Description

Cordyceps has long been used as tonic herb to treat "lung" and "kidney" asthenia syndromes in China. "Lung" and "Kidney" are two terms in Traditional Chinese Medicine to describe groups of symptoms associated with respiratory and renal diseases. Research shows that Cordyceps is beneficial for the heart, liver and immune system etc 1. Heart disease: In clinical studies significant improvements were found in stroke volume, heartbeat, cardiac output etc. in the Cordyceps group vs. the control group. 2. Cholesterol: Cordyceps reduces the amount of "bad" LDL cholesterol and increases the amount "good" HDL cholesterol. In one study, Cordyceps lowered total cholesterol levels by over *7 percent. 3. Liver disease: Cordyceps can improve symptoms and liver-cell structures dramatically. Cirrhosis cells disappeared in *0 percent of the patients. 4. Sexual dysfunction in men: Cordyceps can benefit many men who have problems involving sexual function. 5. Disorder of the immune system: Cordyceps appears to be one of the most adaptive immunomodulators. 6. Fatigue: Cordyceps is used by competitive athletes in the treatment of fatigue and weakness, and to improve endurance and increase energy