What are the functions and benefits of Cordyceps flower?
Dec 03, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Cordyceps flower, also known as Cordyceps militaris, is a relatively precious medicinal fungus. Its main functions and benefits include enhancing immunity, resisting fatigue, nourishing the kidneys and benefiting the lungs, stopping bleeding, resolving phlegm, and regulating blood lipids. It can be beneficial for maintaining overall health and physiological functions. However, since Cordyceps militaris has medicinal value, it is not recommended to take it without medical supervision to avoid potential adverse effects.
Generally speaking, Cordyceps flower refers to Cordyceps militaris, a precious medicinal fungus. Its main functions and benefits include enhancing immunity, relieving fatigue, nourishing the kidneys and lungs, stopping bleeding and resolving phlegm, and regulating blood lipids. The specific effects are as follows:
1. Enhancing immunity
Cordyceps militaris is nutritionally rich, containing polysaccharides, cordycepic acid, and other nutrients. These substances can stimulate the activity of the immune system, regulate the balance of immune cells, and enhance immune function.
2. Relieving fatigue
Cordyceps militaris contains adenosine, which can improve blood circulation, promote the transportation of nutrients, help alleviate muscle fatigue, enhance physical and mental endurance, and assist the body in recovering physical and mental strength.
3. Nourishing the kidneys and lungs
Cordyceps militaris also has the effect of nourishing the kidneys and lungs. Its protein and amino acid content can help regulate the internal environment of the body, improve discomfort caused by kidney and lung qi deficiency, such as physical fatigue and poor mental condition.
4. Stopping bleeding and resolving phlegm
Cordyceps militaris acts on the lung meridian, reduces lung heat, and treats discomfort caused by excessive lung heat, such as coughing, phlegm production, thick sputum, and wheezing cough.
5. Regulating blood lipids
Research indicates that components in Cordyceps militaris can help lower blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, maintain cardiovascular health, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Cordyceps militaris has medicinal value and should be taken under a doctor's guidance. Self-medication should be avoided. Additionally, attention should be paid to the dosage to prevent excessive intake, which could burden the body and affect gastrointestinal digestion.
