An Ocean of Aphrodisiacal Qualities A Special Work on Yartsa Gunbu (Cordyceps sinensis)
This is an 500 year old Tibetan text translated by Jacob Winkler. This text eludes to some of the medicinal properties of the Cordyceps mushroom. It explains the ancient preparation process of this highly valued mushroom and some of its benefits. Nyamnyi Dorje Palden Zurkhar. (1439-1475). Mushroaming.com.
Enhancement of ATP generation capacity, antioxidant activity and immunomodulatory activities by Chinese Yang and Yin tonifying herbs
Tue, Mar 27 2007 12:45
| ATP, Ganoderma, Antioxidant, Cordyceps, Immunomodulating
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Chinese tonifying herbs such as Ganoderma and Cordyceps, which possess antioxidant and/or immunomodulatory activities, can be useful in the prevention and treatment of age-related diseases. Pharmacological studies on tonifying herbs suggest that they possess antioxidant properties and exert immunomodulatory functions that may boost a weak immune system and may also suppress overreactive immune responses. Ko, K. M., Leung, H. Y. (2007). [Electronic Version]. Chinese Medicine, v.2:3.
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Comparison of Protective Effects between Cultured Cordyceps militaris and Natural Cordyceps sinensis against Oxidative Damage
Wed, Apr 19 2006 05:56
| Protein, Lipid, Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), Antioxidant, Cordyceps
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The extracts of Cordyceps sinensis (CSE) and Cordyceps militaris (CME) are well-known for their biological effects. In the present study, the antioxidant efficiency of CME and CSE in protecting lipid, protein, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) against oxidative damage was investigated. Yu H. M., Wang B. S., Huang S. C., Duh P.D. (2006). J. Agric. Food Chem. 54(8)3132-38.
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The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms
Sat, Jan 1 2005 10:53
| Cancer, Anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Antiallergic, Diabetes, Grifola frondosa, Antitumor, HIV, Hypoglycemic, Pleurotus ostreatus, Trametes versicolor, Ganoderma lucidum, Hepatoprotective, Cordyceps
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This review describes pharmacologically active compounds from mushrooms. Compounds and complex substances with antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-tumor, anti-allergic, immuno-modulating, anti-inflammatory, antiatherogenic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective and central activities are covered, focusing on the review of recent literature. Lindequist, U., Niedermeyer, T. H. J., Julich, W. (2005). Oxford Journals. Volume 2, Number 3, Pp.285-299
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On the Trail of The Yak: Ancient Cordyceps in a Modern World
Tue, Jun 1 2004 12:05
| Asthma, Cancer, Respiratory, Sexual Dysfunction, Organ Transplant, Antitumor, Immunomodulating, Lung, Hypoglycemic, Liver, Chemotherapy, ATP, Kidney, Cordyceps, Hypercholesterolemia, Heart
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Both resilient and rare, Chinese legends and myths of this revered healing mushroom span the course of millennia. Cordyceps finds itself amongst the most famous medicinals of the modern age as western research reveals its healing power. Holliday, J., Cleaver, M. (2004).
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