Cordyceps / Cordyceps sinensis

Latin name:Cordyceps sinensis
Cordyceps / Cordyceps sinensis is a much praised and highly sought after herb from Traditional Chinese Medicine with a wide range of potential therapeutic possibilities including longevity and as a performance enhancer. Cordyceps are said to be the secret weapons for the unexpected success of the Chinese atheletes in the 1996 Olympic games!

Cordyceps News
We are now stocking Cordyceps Cs-4 powder. Cordyceps Cs-4 powder is a is powdered dry mushroom mycelia manufactured by liquid fermentation, the Cordyceps strains of Paecilomyces hepialid Chen & Dai Cs-4 (approved by IMCAS) is isolated from wild cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sace in Qinghai, Yushu District.

It has taken scientists many years to find a vegetative form of Cordyceps that produces the same active compounds as the very rare and expensive natural fungi; the research resulted in the Cordyceps strain Cs-4.
Cordycepin ( Adenosine ) 0.4%
Cordycepic Acid ( Mannitol ) 13%
Polyaccharide 5.8%

Cordeceps Preparations:
Cordeceps Traditional recommended daily amount:
A typical dosage range for cordyceps Cs-4 is 0.5 to 2 grams up to 3 times a day for antiaging, renal or hepatic support, as a chemoprotective or performance enhancer
Contraindications of Cordeceps:

Avoid in individuals with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to cordyceps, mold, or fungi. Cordyceps may cause dry mouth, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea or dizziness.
Cordyceps Cs-4 is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women due to a lack of available scientific evidence. Cordyceps Cs-4 may be possibly unsafe in pregnant women, as it may affect steroid hormone levels.

Reishi Mushroom / Ganoderma lucidum

Latin name:
The Reishi mushroom is one of the most valued plants in traditional Chinese medicine, and is described with Ginseng as one of the two most important elixirs.

Reishi Preparations: Reishi Mushroom powder
Reishi Traditional recommended daily amount:
Powdered Mushroom
Take up to 2 grams up to twice a day or as directed by a herbalist.

Contraindications of Reishi:
Side effects from Reishi mushroom can include dizziness, dry mouth and throat, nosebleeds, and abdominal upset. These rare effects may develop with continuous use over three to six months. Pregnant or breast-feeding women should consult a physician before taking reishi.