Cordyceps

Humla women sort wildcrafted Cordyceps

Cordyceps are collected in the high Himalayas, sorted and sold whole, guaranteeing high quality

Cordyceps Synensis from the High Himalayas

Cordyceps is used as a food supplement for many purposes -- see below. Cordyceps is a fungus that grows inside a caterpillar, eventually consuming the caterpillar until its fruiting body emerges from the head. There are many qualities of Cordyceps available in the market, but because we supply only wildcrafted whole Cordyceps from the high Himalayas, you can be assured of high quality. We directly purchase Cordyceps from our friends in Humla and bring them to Kathmandu for distribution. This is a significant source of income for the people of this remote area.
We supply whole Cordyceps in five different grades. The prices below are approximate, and change according to season and availability. Contact us for current prices. Minimum order 1kg.Grade A: 2000 pc. per kg. US$ 9700-Grade B: 2600 pc. Per kg. US$ 8550-Grade C: 3000 pc. per kg. US$ 7140-Grade D: 3500 to 4000 pc. per kg. US$ 6400-Grade E: 4000 pc.+ per kg. US$ 5190-
Traditionally, powdered cordyceps is mixed with other tonic herbal medicines such as ginseng, or it may be boiled and taken as a tea or soaked in alcohol for a tincture. It can be mixed into a teaspoon of honey. It can also be mixed into soups, stews or hot milk. Typical doses of cordyceps are 2-3 grams daily, taken for 4-8 weeks or longer.
Some of its many uses are to:• improve athletic performance• enhance the immune system• treat low energy following serious illness and as a strengthening tonic• relieve coughing• treat anemia• relieve lower back pain• improve irregular menstruation• keep the lungs fit• strengthen the kidneys• build up the bone marrow• relieve asthma• relieve bronchitis• treat hepatitis B• lower high cholesterol
According to the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/69193.cfm:
Clinical Summary
Cordyceps includes fungus that grows on caterpillar larvae, Hepialus armoricanus Oberthuer. Both are contained in the product and both are consumed. Cordyceps is used for a wide range of conditions including fatigue, sexual dysfunction, coughs, and as an adaptogen or immune stimulant. In addition to anecdotal data regarding efficacy, small clinical trials have been performed, but only review articles are available in English (2) (3) (4). No adverse effects have been reported. Although no known drug interactions exist, blood glucose should be monitored in diabetics using cordyceps due to possible hypoglycemic effect (1). In addition, animal studies show proliferation of progenitor red blood cells (8); therefore, Cordyceps should not be used by those with myelogenous type cancers.
As with all food supplements, this information is not intended to diagnose or prescribe, or to substitute for treatment by a physician. Even though successful treatments are reported in countries other than the USA, Federal food and drug laws prohibit representing that herbs cure, treat or alleviate disease.