Chinese healers for centuries have kept the secret of an amazing mushroom, called in the mountains of Tibet, yarsagumba, "magic talisman" and "divine gift." For a long time, with its help, members of the imperial family were relieved of illnesses and extended the lives of rulers and other important people.
The world learned about a mysterious mushroom in 1993, when Chinese athletes managed to break world records in
long-distance running. It remained a mystery what exactly helped the girls achieve high results - doping or the cordyceps mushroom (
Ophiocordyceps sinensis - the Latin name for yarsagumba). However, since then, the fungus has become the object of close attention of medical scientists who are studying its composition, properties and mechanism of action of
biologically active substances on human systems and organs. It should be noted that official medicine does not consider the
Chinese mushroom cordyceps as a remedy. Reviews of many practitioners about dietary supplements based on this fungus are distinguished by a certain restraint. Doctors do not consider cordyceps to be a panacea for the extensive list of diseases provided in advertising texts, but they do not deny the possibility of using dietary supplements based on it as a supplement to the complex treatment of certain ailments (heart,
respiratory, renal failure and several others).
Features of growth and collection of yarsagumba
Cordyceps chinese - an inhabitant of sky-high heights (4-5 thousand m above sea level). In the warm season, a fungal spore penetrates the caterpillar of one of the species of moths living here. The spore develops safely, while eating the caterpillar and mummifying it. By the time of collection, the healing parasite mushroom looks like a yellow-brown dried caterpillar with a process - a dark brown twig. The Chinese cordyceps mushroom is harvested in strictly defined terms - in the summer for one month. You can sell a hundred unique "individuals" for $ 300, so for local residents collecting a healing yarsagumba is a significant, and sometimes the only source of cash. A kilogram of yarsagumba costs from 7 to 8 thousand dollars, which is explained by an unbreakable faith in its miraculous properties of all those who long for healing.
What treats Chinese cordyceps?
Why do they pay a lot of money for a mushroom? Firstly, in eastern medicine with its help treat impotence and infertility. In addition, the mushroom is a powerful aphrodisiac, for which it is called "Himalayan Viagra." The advantage of Viagra of natural origin is obvious: in contrast to the chemical analogue, Chinese cordyceps is harmless. Secondly, it is used to slow down the aging process, with depression and fatigue, as well as in the treatment of many diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, cordyceps preparations are recommended to be used by completely healthy people, as well as students and those who are engaged in mental work, as a general strengthening agent. The components of the Chinese fungus have a stimulating effect on the cerebral cortex and improve blood circulation, resulting in increased concentration and lowering the threshold of fatigue.