Caterpillar Fungus Uses and Health Benefits

 Caterpillar Fungus is a traditional medicine, used in the treatment of a number of diseases for hundreds of years. It is also called as Cordyceps, a fungus found in certain caterpillars in high mountain regions of China. It is native to China, Apart from China, Caterpillar Fungus is also found in Yunnan, Sichuan, and Tibet. The People of China prior think caterpillar fungus as worms, but after scientific studies, it came to know caterpillar fungus is a fruiting body produced from a virus named Cordyceps sinesis on dead caterpillars. It is taken in the form of powder as well as mixed with different tonic.

Features

It is one of the most important commodity
It is an expensive medical ingredient
It is a parasitic fungus
It is also made as soup and also cooked with chicken
It is also known as medicinal mushroom
It resembles like a Yellow root
It is also known as yartsa gunbu in Tibet and yarsagumba in Nepal
The term yartsa gunbu comes from Tibetan which means “summer grass winter worm”.
It shows Anti Inflammatory properties

Preparation
Nowadays it is prepared by stuffing caterpillar fungus inside the duck and boiling the duck in hot water and the liquid part is served to patients.

Side Effects

Caterpillar Fungus shows a number of side effects which are listed below:
It cannot be taken at the time of Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
It slows blood clotting hence cause bleeding disorders
It might increase the risk of autoimmune diseases
Prevent the use of Cordyceps 2 weeks before surgery, as surgery requires lots of blood.

Medical Benefits and Uses of Caterpillar Fungus

Cordyceps with the drug Amikracin reduce kidney damage.
It is very beneficial for removing asthma symptoms.
Cordyceps by mouth during or after chemotherapy, might improve the tolerance to treatment.
Taking Cordyceps by mouth is helpful in proper liver functioning for those who are suffering from Hepatitis B.
It is helpful in Promoting long life.
Helpful in promoting sexual drive in those who have a problem of low sex drive.
Helpful in Cough, Bronchitis and other Breathing disorders.
It is useful in treating Aids.
It is also effective in different dangerous disorders like Anemia, High Cholesterol, Weakness, Dizziness and many other disorders.
It is also useful in treating SARS (Sever Acute Respiratory Syndrome).

The blog is very helpful for those who want to know about Caterpillar Fungus its Uses and Health Benefits.