When I was in Bhutan you could buy this, I didn't buy any. Ask your doctor what research they are doing on this.
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| All these benefits needing scientific proof. #6 seems really important. |
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| The actual look of it |
Cordyceps is a genus of
parasitic fungi that primarily infects insects, particularly insects
living in high-altitude regions of Asia. The
fungus is well-known for its unique lifecycle, where it takes over an
insect's body and eventually emerges from the dead host, forming a
club-shaped fruiting body. Cordyceps is also a well-known traditional Chinese medicine and is used in various forms as a supplement or herbal remedy.
The Effects of Cordyceps in Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies
Soo-hwa Hong, Su-hyun Lim, Seung-hyun Jung
Dept. of Korean Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Bundang Oriental Medicine Hospital
ABSTRACT
Objective: This study reviewed the effects of Cordyceps (Dong-Chong-Xia-Cao) on stroke induced by vascular occlusion
in animal models.
Methods: A literature search was conducted across seven databases (PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library,
KISS, RISS, and OASIS). After screening, article publication years, countries, animal models, intervention and control groups,
outcome measures, and study results were extracted. Article quality was assessed using the CAMARADES checklist.
Results: A total of 16 studies were reviewed. Cordyceps and its derivatives improved behavioral and cognitive function,
neuronal density, neurotransmission, and metabolism. It also reduced brain damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress while
preserving blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity. These effects were observed in both pre- and post-intervention designs, though
some results were not significant. The overall study quality was moderate.
Conclusion: Cordyceps can effectively manage ischemic strokes, both as a preventive and therapeutic agent. More well-designed
studies are needed to understand its mechanisms and effects.
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