Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows wild at high altitudes, especially in certain parts of Asia. The following is an introduction to wild Cordyceps:

Main sources

1. China :

   • Tibet, Qinghai, Yunnan and other places are the main production areas of wild Cordyceps, especially the mountainous areas of Tibet.

2. Nepal :

   • Cordyceps can also be found wild in certain areas of the Himalayas.

3. Bhutan :

   • The high altitude areas here are also rich in Cordyceps resources.

4. India :

   • It is also distributed especially in the Himalayas.

Main types

1. Cordyceps sinensis :

   • The most famous one usually parasitizes the larvae of bat moths.

   • It is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for its nourishing and immune-boosting effects.

2. Cordyceps militaris :

   • This is a common edible cordyceps, often used in cooking and health foods.

   • It has high nutritional and medicinal value.

3. Other types :

   • There are other species of Cordyceps that, while not as well known, also have certain medicinal properties.

Nutritional content and benefits

• Wild Cordyceps is rich in various amino acids, vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides and other ingredients.

• It is believed to have multiple benefits including enhancing immunity, resisting fatigue, improving athletic performance, and anti-aging.

How to use

• It is usually taken in the form of capsules, powder or soup.

• It is often used in combination with other medicinal herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.

Wild Cordyceps is often expensive due to its rarity and medicinal value, and is a health food sought after by many people.