Cordyceps Imperial Tonic

Cordyceps helps build resistance against diseases aCordyceps helps revitalize the body after illness and is very useful for bronchial conditions and coughs. Cordyceps is used widely throughout Asia to counter the daily effects of smoking and urban pollution.nd strengthen the immune system in cases of fatigue such as HIV and AIDS, Rheumatism, respiratory illnesses including Coughs Colds and Flu  - and even some forms some forms of Cancer.  Research in China has shown that it can be very useful in treating shortness of breath, asthma and bronchitis. Cordyceps is suitable for everyone, old and young, and is ideal for those who are prone to fatigue, muscular or skeletal aches and pains, shortness of breath, reducing blood pressure and cholesterol. Cordyceps is thought to increase sexual vitality. Very highly recommended, Cordyceps is the most versatile and useful cost-effective supplement we offer.  Cordyceps can be used a long-term tonic with no side effects.

TCM Alternatives Cordyceps Products

Cordyceps Premier Capsules, Cordyceps Standard  Capsules, Cordyceps Cough Syrup, and Cordyceps Cough Tablets.  See our sections on Coughs Colds and Flu and HIV Infection.

Cordyceps (Dongchong Xiacao), is a well-known and important ingredient in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  It is very widely used in both in hospitals as a Chinese Clinical Medicine and as a household remedy.  In the Compendium of Materia Medica, the great classic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps is described in detail and is considered potent for strengthening the lungs and fortifying the kidney channels which is responsible for both sexual energy and lower back and joint pains.

Background

The source of the best Cordyceps is Mainland China.  Found mainly in the provinces of Sichuan, Qinghai, Guise and Yunnan, the Qinghai species is considered the best. Lately, due to the increasing popularity of Cordyceps, farmers from other countries have tried to cultivate it. However, the product is different and the potency much weaker. Our product contains only the finest Sichuan Cordyceps.

Cordyceps is a natural fungus that grows on dormant caterpillars in the wintertime.  In the spring, the fungus falls to the ground and is ready for harvesting.  In this natural state it looks like a plant among all leaves. Cordyceps is harvested as Dongchong Xiacao.  After many years of research a method to convert the harvested product into convenient powder for everyday use in capsule form that meets modern needs and requirements has evolved.  This product is of natural materials with no synthetic ingredients and has no known side effects, and is suitable for long-term use. The TCM properties of Cordyceps are "regular", "dry" and "warm". Cordyceps is a brown powder with a mildly bitter flavor and a unique strong fragrance.

The classic preparation from ancient China is to "double boil" Cordyceps with chicken meat.  By using our product you can simply sprinkle the powder from the capsule into cooked a clear chicken soup or broth and stir and consume as normal.

TCM Uses

The effects of Cordyceps are claimed to include preventing and reducing inflammation, reducing a cough, eliminating phlegm, calming emotions, improving shortness of breath, stimulating sexual functioning, lowering blood cholesterol, increasing the supply of blood to the body, slightly reducing blood pressure, improving the bodies oxygen uptake, and increasing the general functioning of the cell system.  It is also used as a standard supplement by a great number of Chinese athletes as a legal way to significantly improve their competitive performance with great effect.  Chinese Athletes using this legal supplement have set many world records.

Cordyceps can strengthen the body's immunity, and treat other conditions resulting from insufficient vitality and compromised immune functions.  Cordyceps is widely used for back and joint pains, insomnia, irregular menstruation.

Cordyceps is an excellent powerful strengthening tonic for prolonged weakness during convalescence, for individuals with reduced appetite, lowered resistance to infection, problems with the respiratory tract or susceptibility to colds or flu.

The claims for the use of Cordyceps are based on the use of Cordyceps in thousands of facilities in Mainland China and throughout Asia including

  • The Chinese Academy of Medical Science
  • The Beijing College of Medicine
  • The People's Liberation Army Hospital
  • The Taiwan Pediatric Association
  • The Veterans General Hospital of Taipei.

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