Cordyceps (cordyceps sinensis) is top on the list of Chinese tonic herbs and is widely known for its use that dates back over 700 years. Indigenous to China, Nepal and Tibet, it is called "Tochukaso" in Chinese herb markets.
The well known herbalist, Li Chih Shen, said it was equal to the highest herbs among the Chinese tonic herbs. It is described as deeply penetrating and building with life promoting essence to enrich the will, liveliness and longevity of the human being.
Cordyceps sinensis is said to amplify the "primary motive force for life activities!"
Most people today are using up their stores of vital life-force, stressing the adrenals with energy stimulants or overworking the body, which depletes energy reserves needed to live a youthful and healthy long life.
Cordyceps helps to strengthen weak immune systems and adrenal depletion caused by physical, dietary and environmental stress factors.
Once locked behind the doors of the Chinese masters and royality, cordyceps is now available to all who wish to partake in its life fulfilling properties that restore a great sense of well-being and internal peace.
This super mushroom and "jing herb" was once extremely rare, growing only from a wild host caterpillar carcass. In recent times, this once exclusive mycilii has become more popular with new super technologies that make it available to the world in large quantities.
In 1993 cordyceps hit the main stage at the World Track and Field Games. Chinese athletes were breaking records fueled by this powerful fungi, which was large part of their strict nutritional regime.
It is said to "maintain stamina with concentrated energy reservoirs built up over time, allowing one to "win the race" with complete victory and heightened thrust toward all goals in life."
Strengthens Respiratory Health!
A very important aspect of this mushroom is in its ability to heighten levels of oxygen intake and absorption, maximizing efficiency. It literally helps your body breathe the air and utilize it in the highest way possible. This is not only beneficial for top world athlete's, but for all of us. The breath is the bridge between mind and body. When we breathe more efficiently we enhance our physical performance and have greater energy to live life to the fullest. Cordyceps is an essential superfood that bridges the gaps and allows us all to be more present in our daily lives.
Cordyceps - Increases Energy!
Noted as one of the best medicinal mushroom tonics for severe depletion, fatigue and adrenal exhaustion that debilitates other body systems. C. sinensis repairs, nurtures and supports these systems associated with physical and mental fatigue and exhaustion and also works to balance endocrine hormone levels.
It is an excellent adjunct to other life supporting superfoods, nourishing depletion often caused by stress and overwork. Maca root, on the top 10 superfood list, is a great sister to the cordyceps and combines well in many recipes.
Studies show the increase in energy and life-force in elderly populations that suffered from excessive weakness. They became more youthful, experiencing greater mental awareness, cardiovascular health, increased appetite, sexual drive, tolerance of cold temperatures, and cognitive memory improvements.
Resupplies Cardiovascular System!
With many people today suffering from heart issues, taking C. sinensis daily can help to not only open blood flow to this important central organ, but to also "open the heart" in another sense. The path to ultimate health involves nurturing "self love" and extending that love to the world.
Much evidence supports its benefits to lowering cholesterol and serum triglycerides, while improving the levels of HDL cholesterol. Releasing any blocks in the heart muscle opens ones intuitive nature and the ability to "listen to the heart" in regard to making key decisions in life.
Numerous reports indicate C. sinensis benefits those who suffer from heart rhythm disorders. It revives blood cell viability in addition to opening capillaries and increasing blood supply to all organs, especially the brain. In addition it protects the heart against stress.
Boosts Reproductive Organs and Glands!
Healthy sexual energy at all ages of life is a sign of the natural health. C. sinensis is a powerful aphrodisiac is this way, rejuvenating the body to feel the ecstatic sensations that can be part of the human experience to keep us youthful, relaxed, in humor, and lightness with all of life's pursuits.
Studies show dramatic improvement in curing male impotency conducted by the Beijing Medical University of China. Hunan Medical University also correlates this to the increased amount of blood flow, increasing energies in reproductive organs and glands. In one study conducted, it was observed that C. sinensis increased fertility and sperm count in males.
Cordyceps Sinensis - Immune System Modulator!
It other clinical studies, C. sinensis has been shown to recover immune system functions in Chinese and Japanese cancer patients. In most all cases the tumors were reduced to half the size, improving other related symptoms and strong immune modulating effects in quite an amazing way.
How To Use:
I use a powdered mushroom extract that has been hot water extracted to concentrate potency and make it bio-available to the body. The powder comes in capsules that you can take whole with water or open up into any recipe. Cordyceps, 100 cap - Dragon Herbs
Herbal tea alchemy is the science of blending these superfoods to synergistically increase potency levels.
This mushroom extract can be incorporated into many drinks and foods like:
The well known herbalist, Li Chih Shen, said it was equal to the highest herbs among the Chinese tonic herbs. It is described as deeply penetrating and building with life promoting essence to enrich the will, liveliness and longevity of the human being.
Most people today are using up their stores of vital life-force, stressing the adrenals with energy stimulants or overworking the body, which depletes energy reserves needed to live a youthful and healthy 
