Cordyceps (Cordyceps) – Mushroom – Dried Herb

Common Name

Cordyceps

Botanical Name

Cordyceps militaris

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Plant Family

Cordycipitaceae

Plant Parts Used

• Fruiting Body

Herbal Actions

• Adaptogen

Body Systems

• Respiratory System

Traditional Use Notes

Traditionally incorporated into mushroom preparations in East Asian herbal traditions.

Safety Notes

Consult a qualified practitioner before use alongside medications or during pregnancy and lactation.

Energetics

• Warming
• Drying