Bamboo Pharmacy Brand Cordyceps Capsules: 800mg, 100 count bottle
Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao, literally "winter worm, summer grass") is one of the most prized tonic substances in traditional Chinese medicine, historically so rare and costly that it was reserved for emperors and imperial physicians. It forms when a parasitic fungus grows within the body of a caterpillar larva in the high-altitude regions of the Tibetan Plateau, eventually producing a fruiting body that emerges from the ground — a natural process that gave rise to its name and its long-standing reputation as a substance bridging the animal and plant worlds. Wild cordyceps has been prized in TCM for centuries; the cordyceps used in this product is cultivated, which is now the standard and widely accepted method of production given the scarcity and expense of the wild form.
Properties
Sweet, Warm (per traditional Chinese medicine theory)
Channels Entered
Lung, Kidney
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, Cordyceps has historically been associated with the following classical actions:
- Traditionally associated with longevity and vitality
- Traditionally used to tonify the Lung and Kidney systems
- Classically described as augmenting Jing (Essence)
- Traditionally associated with addressing Kidney Yang and Jing deficiency patterns, including generalized soreness and lower back/knee weakness (per TCM theory)
- Traditionally associated with supporting male vitality and occasional forgetfulness
- Traditionally believed to help the body adapt to situational stressors
- Classically associated with nourishing the body's deep reserves of energy
- Traditionally associated with sexual vitality and reproductive vigor
- Traditionally used to support normal respiratory and bronchial comfort
- Traditionally associated with supporting normal energy levels without overstimulation
- Traditionally associated with supporting restful, quality sleep
- Classically regarded as a general tonic for overall wellness and vitality
**Traditionally regarded as excellent nourishment for those who are convalescing or in a weakened state**
Suggested Use
Take 2 capsules daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Cautions and Contraindications
As with any herbal supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medication, or have a diagnosed health condition.
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