What are the medicinal properties of Cordyceps

Cordyceps is very common and is a food suitable for people of all ages. And generally speaking, people do not experience any severe side effects when they eat Cordyceps flowers. Eating Cordyceps often has a good nourishing effect on the patient's body. Cordyceps can not only be used to make capsules, but also to make some medicinal food. In winter, it is very suitable to eat cordyceps stewed duck soup. What are the medicinal properties of Cordyceps?

Cordyceps sinensis, also known as caterpillar fungus, is a precious tonic medicinal material commonly used by the Chinese people. Its nutritional content is higher than that of ginseng. It can be used as medicine or food. It is a superior delicacy with high nutritional value. Cordyceps sinensis can enhance the body's immunity, nourish the lungs and kidneys, and has a significant inhibitory effect on lung cancer, liver cancer, etc. Clinically, it is effective for chronic cough due to lung deficiency, asthma, hemoptysis due to pulmonary tuberculosis, night sweats, low back and knee pain due to kidney deficiency, impotence and spermatorrhea, neurasthenia, and decreased red blood cell count after chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cordyceps sinensis is very suitable for people to use to improve immunity, or for postoperative and postpartum recovery. However, if it is consumed improperly, its nutritional effects cannot be fully exerted. There are many different opinions circulating on the Internet about how to eat Cordyceps sinensis. Some say to drink it soaked in water, some say to stew it, some say to grind it into powder, and some say it can be chewed directly. What is the best way to eat Cordyceps sinensis?

A relatively simple and effective method:

1. Boil water and drink it as tea instead of brewing it with boiling water. This method is simple and effective. Usually, Cordyceps sinensis needs to be boiled for 6 to 10 minutes at a time. Note that it should be cooked over a low heat and boiled for a short time. Drink the water immediately after it boils and add water while drinking. When the Cordyceps sinensis water is the darkest in color, it is the most nutritious. The water at this time must not be wasted. Usually Cordyceps water goes through a process from light to strong and then back to light again, and the aftertaste is also very long. When the Cordyceps water becomes light or even white, do not drink it. You can eat the Cordyceps. A pot of Cordyceps sinensis tea can be drunk for at least half an hour, and water should be added 4 to 6 times.

2. Stew it with meat products. This is the traditional way of eating Cordyceps. The effects vary when combined with different types of meat. For details, please see some common recipes below. The disadvantage of this method is that it is not suitable for long-term daily consumption.

3. Use it to make medicinal wine.

4. Use a grinder to grind the Cordyceps into powder, put it into a capsule box, carry it with you, and take it regularly every day. This method has potential health risks and is not recommended if it is not taken regularly every day.

The medicinal properties of Cordyceps are relatively warm and tonic. Very suitable for people to eat. However, I still need to remind you that if you want to use Cordyceps to make soup, you should not eat too much at one time. For people who are taking Cordyceps capsules and Cordyceps flowers, in order to reduce side effects when hungry, they still need to take them in moderation on a daily basis. Don't be too greedy.