The efficacy and contraindications of Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps militaris is also known as northern cordyceps, northern cordyceps, and northern cordyceps. It belongs to the ergot family. It is a combination of insect body and grass. The pupa color is purple-blue, the fungus color is orange or orange-red. There are relatively few natural ones, and artificial shaping is currently maintained. So, what are the effects and taboos of Cordyceps militaris? Let’s learn about it together.

What are the effects and taboos of Cordyceps militaris?

1. The efficacy and function of Cordyceps militaris

(1) Cordyceps militaris contains a lot of cordycepin, which has antiviral, anti-tumor, anti-septic, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, and hormone regulating effects. It can inhibit the development of tumor cells and also has the effect of lowering blood lipids.

(2) Cordyceps militaris contains cordyceps polysaccharides, which are human immune enhancers recognized by international medical science. They can enhance the body's own ability to fight and suppress cancer, improve the liver's ability to remove blood stasis, and improve the body's ability to resist viruses and protect against electromagnetic radiation. They have a significant effect on chronic bronchitis and cor pulmonale in the elderly.

(3) Cordyceps militaris contains cordycepic acid, which is a basic therapeutic drug for treating cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. It can reduce cholesterol, clean blood vessel waste, and lower blood pressure. It can prevent and treat cerebral thrombosis, cerebral hemorrhage, and renal failure.

(4) Cordyceps militaris contains polypeptide chains that can inhibit platelet aggregation, prevent cardiovascular and cerebral thrombosis, and eliminate chloasma, age spots, and acne.

(5) Cordyceps militaris can treat impotence and kidney deficiency.

(6) Cordyceps sinensis can strengthen the spleen and stomach and help with sleep. It has a good therapeutic effect on insomnia, dreaminess and neurasthenia.

2. Taboos on eating Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps militaris is a very good and precious Chinese medicinal material. Although it has good effects, it cannot be eaten too much, and some people cannot eat it, such as babies, pregnant women, people with fever symptoms, people with hot constitution, people with human bleeding (such as bloody stools), tumor patients, people with cerebral stroke, people with cerebral hemorrhage, patients with rheumatoid arthritis, patients with hypertension, women during menstruation, etc.