Chinese healers have kept the secret of an amazing mushroom for centuries, called yarsagumba in the mountains of Tibet, a “magic talisman” and a “divine gift”. For a long time, it has been used to cure diseases of members of the imperial family and prolong the life of rulers and other important people.
The world learned about the mysterious mushroom in 1993, when Chinese athletes managed to break world records in long-distance running. It remains a mystery what exactly helped the girls achieve high results - doping or cordyceps mushroom (Ophiocordyceps sinensis - the Latin name for yarsagumba). However, since then the fungus has become an object of close attention of medical scientists who study its composition, properties and mechanism of action of biologically active substances on human systems and organs. It should be noted that official medicine does not consider the Chinese fungus Cordyceps to be a remedy. Reviews of many practitioners about dietary supplements based on this fungus are characterized by a certain restraint. Doctors do not consider cordyceps a panacea for an extensive list of diseases,given in advertising texts, however, they do not deny the possibility of using dietary supplements based on it as an addition to the complex treatment of certain ailments (diseases of the heart, respiratory organs, kidney failure, and a number of others).
Features of the growth and collection of yarsagumba
Chinese Cordyceps - an inhabitant of transcendental heights (4-5 thousand meters above sea level). In the warm season, the spore of the fungus penetrates the caterpillar of one of the species of moths living here. The spore develops safely, simultaneously eating the caterpillar and mummifying it. By the time of collection, the medicinal parasitic mushroom looks like a yellow-brown dried caterpillar with a process - a dark brown knot. Chinese cordyceps mushroom is harvested in strictly defined terms - in the summer for one month. You can sell a hundred unique “species” for $300, so for local residents, collecting healing yarsagumba is a significant, and sometimes the only source of money. A kilogram of yarsagumba costs from 7 to 8 thousand dollars, which is explained by the unshakable faith in its miraculous properties of all those who yearn for healing.
What does Chinese Cordyceps treat?
Why do mushrooms pay a lot of money? Firstly, in oriental medicine, it is used to treat impotence and infertility. In addition, the mushroom is a powerful aphrodisiac, for which it is called the "Himalayan Viagra". The advantage of "Viagra" of natural origin is obvious: unlike the chemical counterpart, cordycepsChinese is harmless. Secondly, it is used to slow down the aging process, with depression and fatigue, as well as in the treatment of many diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, cordyceps preparations are recommended to be used as a general tonic for quite he althy people, as well as students and those who are engaged in mental work. The components of the Chinese mushroom have a stimulating effect on the cerebral cortex and improve blood circulation, resulting in increased concentration and reduced fatigue threshold.
