CORDYCEPS Organic Mushroom Powder | Cordyceps militaris

For many decades, Cordyceps mushrooms were difficult to obtain, expensive and not widely used. Today, wild cordyceps are still not easy to come by, but luckily mycologists have figured out how to produce them in the lab, making them much more widely available. Another advantage of growing controlled species of Cordyceps is being able to control contamination, such as harmful bacteria and heavy metals.

Cordyceps  powder are most often added to beverages like tea, coffee, smoothies and shakes, but with a little creativity, the potential Cordyceps uses are limitless.

Cordyceps dosage depends on the reason they are being used, but use of 1g - 3g  per day, doesn’t seem to be associated with any common side effects.

You don’t necessarily need to take them every day if you’re only trying to provide your body with support. In that case, once or twice a week with a lower dose works well.

Ingredients

You can make your own Cordyceps Cinnamon Vanilla Latte at home with just 7 ingredients:

• 90ml hot water
• 150ml steamed Coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Cordyceps mushroom powder
• 1/4 tsp teaspoon Cinnamon powder, plus more for topping
• 1 teaspoon Collagen powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Ashwagandha powder

You’re probably wondering why Vanilla is missing from the ingredients list. That’s because this recipe doesn’t call for any added Vanilla. It naturally has a great Vanilla taste to it. 

You can garnish your mushroom latte. Freshly grated Nutmeg, a slice of Ginger or ground Cardamom pods are great flavor boosters.

Cordyceps are considered a time honored superfood that first originated in Traditional Chinese Medicine at least 5,000 years ago. Their medicinal uses were described in old Chinese medical books and traditional holistic healers have been using them to treat their patients for generations.

Local folk healers were said to use Sordyceps either alone or in combination with other herbal treatments to address more than 20 different ailments.

Cordyceps and other medicinal plants have long been used in Chinese, Christian and Hindu religious ceremonies. In Ayurvedic medicine, for example, mushrooms are said to be used for enhancing vigor and vitality.

Medicinal mushrooms have been used for thousands of years. Cordyceps mushrooms, in particular, have an extensive history in some parts of Asia and have long been used medicinally in these areas.

The name ‘Cordyceps’ comes from the Latin words ‘cord’ meaning ‘club’ and ‘ceps’ meaning ‘head’. Cordyceps is the name of a genus of fungi, but there are an estimated 400 species within the genus. Some of the most notable species include Cordyceps militaris, Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps ophioglossoides.

The Cordyceps mushroom is loaded with a wide array of anti-oxidants, enzymes and vitamins. Some of the compounds that have been identified in the Cordyceps nutrition profile include:

• Cordycepin
• Cordycepic Acid
• N-Acetylgalactosamine
• Adenosine
• Ergosterol and Ergosteryl Esters
• Bioxanthracenes
• Hypoxanthine
• Acid Deoxyribonuclease
• Superoxide Dismutase
• Protease
• Dipicolinic Acid
• Lectin

Cordyceps are considered safe for most people, but there are some potential  side effects and interactions to be aware of, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are taking certain medications.

If you’re pregnant or breast-feeding, it’s best to steer clear of taking Cordyceps or check with your Doctor before using.

The same warning goes for anyone with a known bleeding or blood clot disorder since medical mushrooms can sometimes interfere with proper blood clotting. You also should not take Cordyceps two weeks before any scheduled surgery.