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MEET
CORDYCEPS
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ANCIENT ANTI-AGING
FUNGI
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By Adriana Ayales
If you were an insect, Cordyceps could be the parasite that infects your brain causing you to go mad. The spores of the all-time revered parasitic fungus, Cordyceps, is perhaps the greatest enemy to thousands of insects, and one of humans' greatest allies. What is classically known as Cordyceps sinensis, targets insects- eventually killing them and using their discarded corpses to breed its spawn.
Luckily, for us humans, we don’t ever have to worry about this. For you and I, Cordyceps is a superbly powerful medicinal mushroom which equips us with powerful longevity chemistry, boosting the body with energy, vitality, increasing endurance, libido, lung - kidney function, and greatly improving overall health.
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Wait, it grows from an insect's head?
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This fascinating species is actually a genus of parasitic fungi that grows on the larvae of insects. It includes over 400 different species which are found all over the world. Cordyceps typically infect other insects and arthropods. When the Cordyceps spores land on the insect, the spore will germinate. Next, hyphae will begin to grow inside the insect and turn into mycelium which continues to consume the insect from the inside. When the insect is fully consumed and the environmental conditions are correct, cordyceps will be produced from the insect’s head.
This medicinal mushroom has been a staple in holistic medicine for centuries and has long been revered for its potent anti-aging, health-promoting properties. Prized for their natural ability to fight free radicals, infections, and inflammation, Cordyceps are impressive disease-fighting mushrooms that have been used for centuries to reduce symptoms of respiratory disorders, coughs, colds, liver damage and much more. As a true superfood, the cordyceps mushroom can slow the effects of aging and stress, help keep the body free from disease and boost energy levels to keep you going all day long.
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An Ancient Himalayan Staple
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TRADITIONAL USES
The first people to discover the many benefits of cordyceps initially observed animals eating the wild fungus and growing strong in the process. Farmers and herders began to use the fungus in powder form to make tonics and teas, and even to improve their livestock’s health within harsh environments.
Because of its extraordinary health benefits and rarity, Cordyceps was reserved for the use of the emperor and royal family in ancient China. It has been traditionally used in Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries to treat fatigue, sickness, kidney disease, and low sex drive. Now even in modern Chinese medical hospitals use cultivated forms of Cordyceps sinensis as an effective treatment for cancer and tumors!
In Tibetan medicine, this fungus has been used for 500+ years in recorded history and is known as yartsa gunbu. It is primarily used for people with kidney and heart problems, and to increase endurance and virility. In Japan, it is used for impotence, as well as for general weakness.
Continue reading on the top 7 benefits backed up by science
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Cordyceps Rose
Spiced Latte
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This is an exquisite alternative to your morning cup of coffee, or afternoon booster. This will give you the right dose for energy, creativity and even some mojo! For you coffee lovers always asking how to hack the coffee routine, you can also add your Cordyceps to your coffee, and you'll feel it too. It's actually one of the more pelasent tasting and smelling of the mushroom family, and it's easy to sneak in to food, and even your kids meals.
ingredients:
- 5–7 green cardamom pods
- 3–4 whole cloves
- 1–2 star anise ( optional )
- 5 peppercorns ( optional)
- 1 cup of water
- 3+ slices ginger (add more if you like it very gingery)
- 1 cinnamon stick (break it into pieces)
- 2 tablespoons black tea, loose leaf ( or 1–2 tea bags)
- 1 tablespoon rose petals
- 1 teaspoon cordyceps powder
- 1/2 tablespoon of coconut cream powder, (or nut butter of choice) - optional
- 1 cup milk of your choice- almond, oat, soy, cashew, hemp, macadamia etc.
- 1-2 teaspoons coconut sugar or maple syrup, or sweetener of choice
instructions:
- Lightly crush spies together and place in a small pot with 1 cup of water. Add ginger, cinnamon cordyceps, and black tea.
- Bring to a boil. Turn off heat and let seep 10 minutes…. or for several hours. The longer, the more flavor.
- Once the heat is mild, add the rose petals and steep them with the rest.
- Strain and add your milk and coconut cream powder and whisk intensively to froth it up. Or if you're making a big batch, you can add your milk and cream once you're ready to serve. This way you can keep a big jar of the concentrate in your fridge.
- Enjoy the magic!
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