Other Name: Caterpillar Fungus

Cordyceps Militaris belongs to the family of mushrooms which are parasitic organisms growing wildly on various insects and arthropods in mostly in China, Tibet, and Nepal.

Cordyceps militaris is a potential harbour of bio-metabolites for herbal drugs and evidences are available about it’s applications for revitalization of various systems of the body from ancient times.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Anti-inflammatory
• Acts like natural cancer treatments in some cases, preventing the growth of tumors (especially in the lungs and on the skin)
• Considered as natural “Immuno-potentiating drug”
• Act like mild stimulants or adaptogen herbs.
• Improves immune function

RECIPE

Cordyceps Chicken Soup by Nourish U

Cordyceps Broth by Clean Cuisine

Steamed Snapper with Cordyceps Militaris by Allrecipes Asia