Cordyceps Discovered | What it is, Where it Grows, and the Research on this Healthy Fungus

Описание: Explore the science for the ancient Tibetan fungus Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris. Discover its native habitat, how its grown commercially, historical use and the clinical research on its potental benefits for energy, immunity, respiratory and kidney health.
Learn how Cordyceps has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This video explains the unique life cycle of the Cordyceps fungus within caterpillars and highlights scientific findings on its potential health benefits. It also explains how the fungus is produced commercially.
Many refer to Cordyceps as a mushroom. Cordyceps is a type of Ascomycetes fungus.
Cordyceps is native to the high-altitude regions of the Tibetan Plateau and Himalayas. Cordyceps militaris can be found in Asia, Europe, and North America. Cordyceps subsessilis grows in more temperate climates.
Wild cordyceps seeds from the caterpillar of the Hepialis armoricanus moth – also called the ghost moth.

This video is educational, not medical advice. See your doctor for that.

Chapter Timeline:
00:00 - Introduction and Disclaimer
00:20 - What is Cordyceps?
00:25 - Is Cordyceps a Mushroom?
00:42 - Where does Cordyceps Grow?
01:07 - What does it look like?
01:29 - How does Cordyceps Grow?
01:44 - Commercial production
01:54 - Compounds in Cordyceps
02:26 - Traditional Use
02:50 - Study: Cordyceps & Lung Function
04:40 - Studies: Cordyceps & Kidney Health
05:10 - Study: Cordyceps & Nephropathy
05:25 - Study: Cordyceps & Liver Health
05:40 - Study: Cordyceps & COX-2
05:51 - Study: Cordyceps # Wellness
06:17 - Conclusion and Disclaimer

🔬 RESEARCH & METHODOLOGY
This video is a deep dive into the clinical data regarding Cordyceps militaris and Cordyceps sinensis. Our goal is to bridge the gap between anecdotal folklore and peer-reviewed science.

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