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Saturday 12 March 2011
What is cordyceps ?
Information about Cordyceps is very controversial for the time being: this mushroom is believed (by both traditional herbalists and many Western scientists) to be one of the most potent and health improving herbs in the world; on the other hand, modern science has very little knowledge about it, the majority of facts and results being taken from the studies done by the Chinese scientists.
Cordyceps belongs to the family of numerous mushrooms, which are, actually, parasitic organisms, growing wildly on the caterpillars in the high plateaus of China, Nepal, and Tibet. The fruiting body of Cordyceps looks like grass. That is why it is called Winter Worm - Summer Grass besides Deer Fungus, Caterpillar Fungus, and Aweto.
Among the numerous species Cordyceps sinensis is the most famous due to its curing properties. The Chinese discovered its power many centuries ago, having noticed that sheep, grazed on Cordyceps, were stronger and healthier. Traditional herbalists began using the fungus for curing many diseases in humans. Cordyceps was believed to be a cure-all herb, able to fortify all the body systems, providing anti-aging, immune boosting, and strength increasing effects. This mushroom was especially popular for its ability to improve male sexual function, working as an aphrodisiac. Its influence on the human organism was often compared to that of ginseng.
The Western world got acquainted with Cordyceps not so long time ago, mainly due to the works and research of Dr. Georges Halpern, a physician and professor emeritus with the University of Hong Kong, and the author of several books about this fungus. He and other scientists and herbalists confirm that the mushroom can:
- stimulate the immune system; - cure sexual dysfunction in men; - maximize body oxygen uptake; - build muscles; - improve kidney, liver, and lung functioning; - provide anti-aging effect...
The list of what is stated is not complete.
At the same time, the mechanism of Cordyceps activity in the human body is not known. The fungus effects are connected with its components, which are classified as “host defense potentiators” (HDPs): polysaccharides, ophiocordin (an antibiotic compound), cordypyridones, nucleosides, bioxanthracenes, sterols, alkenoic acids, hemicellulose, triterpeniods, complex starches and exo-polymers. Special emphasis is made on two chemicals, which are believed to be active Cordyceps compounds: cordycepin (deoxyadenosine) and cordycepic acid (mannitol).Many scientists, though, are positive that combinations of the above mentioned ingredients are to produce the health benefits in humans and animals.
Although, wild Cordyceps are said to be the most powerful, they are quite expensive and difficult to buy in many parts of the world. Therefore, the cultivated forms of the fungus, grown on the soybeans, are the most popular and widely spread. Many manufacturers use not Cordyceps sinensis, but its substitutes (C. ophioglossoides, C. capita, and C. militaris) in their commercial preparations.
It is said that Cordyceps is safe to use even for a long period. Still, it is up to the consumers to decide, since many questions about the fungus remain open.
Boosting the Immune System with Cordyceps
Definitely, in the majority of cases they do help to eliminate the problem. However, there is at least one situation when the vast majority of us resort to herbal remedies in the first place.
Every human being is well acquainted with the feeling of overall tiredness, extreme fatigue, lack of energy and vitality. At some periods of life everyone can get beaten by the constant rush, hustle and bustle, and health problems, striking our bodies from time to time. So, what do we usually do if we need to generally support our weak organisms? As a matter of fact, we mainly think of strengthening our immune system, which is very effectively done with the help of herbs.
One of the best options to renew body energy, to boost the immune system, to return vitality, and restore strength in order to keep pace with the rhythm of modern life is said to be cordyceps – one of the oldest Chinese herbal remedies. It is a fungus, which parasitizes in insect larvae. Since it is very difficult to gather in wild, it has always been very rare and very expensive. These days, however, the fungus is grown in the laboratories.
Cordyceps sinensis is being thoroughly studied by the Chinese and Japanese scientists, who have already proved that the fungus really shows promising results in fighting multiple diseases. One of its most valuable benefits is enhancing the immune system by increasing the number and boosting the activity of the natural killer cells, which protect the body from viruses and bacteria.
One study reported of the increase in the cellular activity of healthy patients by 74%. Research also shows cordyceps’ ability to significantly improve immune system functioning in cancer patients and destroy cancer cells.
A number of polysaccharides found in Cordyceps sinensis are believed to play an important role in enhancing the immune system. With their help the defensive power of the body is increased. In addition, cordyceps extracts help the immune system to fight against free radicals and the damage they cause to the body. That is why it is said that the fungus has antioxidant properties, which slow down the processes of body aging.
Cordyceps’ compounds also improve cellular oxygen absorption and delivering nutrients and oxygen to every part of the organism. Besides, fungus is capable of increasing energy production in the cells.
One more valuable property of cordyceps is its ability to work for immuno-compromized people – those after radio- or chemotherapy and patients with HIV.
Many scientists still note that more research is necessary to officially acknowledge cordyceps benefits. Many people, however, use the fungus to treat health disorders and enhance the immune system having much trust in the words of experienced herbalists, who especially underline cordyceps’ safety.
Cancer and Herbal Remedies
Cancer and Herbal Remedies
General
Cancer is the general name for a group of disorders caused by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these cells to spread throughout the organism. Depending on tumor location a disease may have different names like Carcinoma, Lymphoma, Sarcoma, Mesothelioma or Glioma, where suffix -oma means tumor by itself.
DNA damage results in mutations to genes that encode proteins controlling cell division. A number of mutations, which also could be inherited, transform normal cells into malignant. At the stage called metastasis cancer cell are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
Symptoms
Diagnosis of cancer on the early stage – is the requisite condition for successful treatment. For this reason almost absolute absence of symptoms on this stage appears to be a great problem. Cancer detection could be performed either by cytological analysis of cell samples or by apparent signs which vary depending on tumor location.
Causes
Different causes, as a rule a complex of them, could be responsible for such mutations. Chemical or physical agents, close exposure to radioactive materials, certain viruses, poor diet, our environment, reproductive and sexual behavior - are factors that cause cancer. Some scientific evidence indicates that cancer can be developed when certain genes (oncogenes) that are present in an inactive form in normal cells become activated.
Medical Approaches
Common medical approaches to treating cancer include surgical ablation of tumor, drug delivering through bloodstream (chemotherapy) and elimination of malignant cells by methods of radiotherapy. The less harmful for healthy tissues and the most promising method even for deep localized tumors is proton radiotherapy.
Alternative Approaches
During the long history of cancer humanity has experimentally invented and proved lots of alternative approaches to overcome the mortal disease. Herbal medications are believed to be useful for cancer and chemotherapy side effects.
The most effective herbs for cancer treatment are: Echinacea, Black Walnut, Slippery Elm, Burdock, Sheep Sorrel and Turkey Rhubarb.
Echinacea is used alone as well as with other herbs to increase their value. It is natural strong immune system stimulant and glandular balancer.
Black Walnut appears to be a powerful antiseptic with abilities burn excess toxins and fatty materials and to kill all parasites in the body.
Slippery Elm is believed to heal all mucous membranes and so is used for inflammation of the lungs, bowels, stomach, heart, diseases of the female organs, kidney and bladder.
Burdock and Sheep Sorrel reported to be very good for cancer because of blood purifying properties. The first one acts by intensive liver stimulation, latter – clears morbid matter from the system.
Being an effective stomach tonic Turkey Rhubarb cleans the entire digestive tract, stimulates colon action and glandular secretions.
Unlike traditional chemicals, herbal remedies for cancer are in their most blood purifiers, and their main action is directed into cleaning the entire organism. Agrimony, Borage, California Poppy, Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Eucalyptus, Heartsease, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marigold, Marshmallow, Mullein, Sage and Thyme – an additional list of herbs usually used to treat or prevent cancer and to neutralize harmful effect of drugs.
General
Cancer is the general name for a group of disorders caused by uncontrolled division of cells and the ability of these cells to spread throughout the organism. Depending on tumor location a disease may have different names like Carcinoma, Lymphoma, Sarcoma, Mesothelioma or Glioma, where suffix -oma means tumor by itself.
DNA damage results in mutations to genes that encode proteins controlling cell division. A number of mutations, which also could be inherited, transform normal cells into malignant. At the stage called metastasis cancer cell are transported through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.
Symptoms
Diagnosis of cancer on the early stage – is the requisite condition for successful treatment. For this reason almost absolute absence of symptoms on this stage appears to be a great problem. Cancer detection could be performed either by cytological analysis of cell samples or by apparent signs which vary depending on tumor location.
Causes
Different causes, as a rule a complex of them, could be responsible for such mutations. Chemical or physical agents, close exposure to radioactive materials, certain viruses, poor diet, our environment, reproductive and sexual behavior - are factors that cause cancer. Some scientific evidence indicates that cancer can be developed when certain genes (oncogenes) that are present in an inactive form in normal cells become activated.
Medical Approaches
Common medical approaches to treating cancer include surgical ablation of tumor, drug delivering through bloodstream (chemotherapy) and elimination of malignant cells by methods of radiotherapy. The less harmful for healthy tissues and the most promising method even for deep localized tumors is proton radiotherapy.
Alternative Approaches
During the long history of cancer humanity has experimentally invented and proved lots of alternative approaches to overcome the mortal disease. Herbal medications are believed to be useful for cancer and chemotherapy side effects.
The most effective herbs for cancer treatment are: Echinacea, Black Walnut, Slippery Elm, Burdock, Sheep Sorrel and Turkey Rhubarb.
Echinacea is used alone as well as with other herbs to increase their value. It is natural strong immune system stimulant and glandular balancer.
Black Walnut appears to be a powerful antiseptic with abilities burn excess toxins and fatty materials and to kill all parasites in the body.
Slippery Elm is believed to heal all mucous membranes and so is used for inflammation of the lungs, bowels, stomach, heart, diseases of the female organs, kidney and bladder.
Burdock and Sheep Sorrel reported to be very good for cancer because of blood purifying properties. The first one acts by intensive liver stimulation, latter – clears morbid matter from the system.
Being an effective stomach tonic Turkey Rhubarb cleans the entire digestive tract, stimulates colon action and glandular secretions.
Unlike traditional chemicals, herbal remedies for cancer are in their most blood purifiers, and their main action is directed into cleaning the entire organism. Agrimony, Borage, California Poppy, Catnip, Chamomile, Comfrey, Eucalyptus, Heartsease, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon Balm, Marigold, Marshmallow, Mullein, Sage and Thyme – an additional list of herbs usually used to treat or prevent cancer and to neutralize harmful effect of drugs.
Can Cordyceps Fight Cholesterol?
The number of pharmacies in every modern city and even in the smallest town astonishes; the sales of drugs are reported to grow significantly year by year; scientists discover and develop newer, more effective, and stronger medicines. It seems a modern human being has all the opportunities and chances to be healthy, strong, and happy.
Amazingly, a number of diseases-struck people grows steadily. It looks like a vicious circle: the more a human kind progresses, the stronger its enemies (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.) become.
Some people may interpret such situation as a sing to return to natural methods of healing. Perhaps, that is the reason why more and more western people show interest in traditional medicines, the most developed of which is the Chinese one, having long history of use, especially in Tibet.
Cordyceps is a parasite, which finds its home and the most convenient place to grow in the insect larvae before cocoon is formed. This fungus seems to be one of the most awesome natural remedies Chinese people discovered and started to use for health improvement. The number of diseases, claimed to be lessened and cured by cordyceps, surprises even more than the remedy itself.
One of the disorders, which can be treated with the help of Cordyceps sinensis, is high bad cholesterol levels. This illness is among the diseases, which worry millions of people nowadays. No wonder we are scared by this condition, since it can be quite dangerous increasing a risk of or leading to such cardiovascular problems as heart attack and stroke.
Cordyceps sinensis is said to have power to fight this disease, lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol), as well as triglycerides level, which is also harmful for the human body if it exceeds acceptable bounds.
Lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides are suggested to be achieved by the fungus ability to prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of the blood vessels. The activity of macrophages is increased so that they cannot attach to the walls of the vessels and become a place for cholesterol to accumulate.
The results of a study conducted in nine hospitals with 273 patients with a history of hyperlipidemia (Hypercholesterolemia) showed the decrease in bad cholesterol level by 17% and triglycerides rates by 9%, while good cholesterol was increased on average by 27%. The study took place during two months, and even such short period of time was enough for cordyceps to positively influence lipid levels of patients.
Cordyceps also enhances blood flow, which may as well be beneficial for patients with high cholesterol levels. Besides, herbalists noticed long time ago that the fungus could improve liver function. Since cholesterol is made in the liver, this cordyceps’ benefit is very valuable for the treatment of lipid disorders too.
It was also noted by the scientists who conducted the trials in China and Japan that cordyceps caused no adverse events in patients. No side effects were reported during the first seven days of the treatment, while the beginning of any therapy is usually associated with negative response of the body to drugs, since organism is not acquainted with medications and needs time to get used to them.
Scientists do their best to save patients’ lives and health. Many people, however, do not wait for new discoveries and effective medications; they choose to fight their disorders with natural remedies. Many of them are happy to see the positive results.
Amazingly, a number of diseases-struck people grows steadily. It looks like a vicious circle: the more a human kind progresses, the stronger its enemies (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.) become.
Some people may interpret such situation as a sing to return to natural methods of healing. Perhaps, that is the reason why more and more western people show interest in traditional medicines, the most developed of which is the Chinese one, having long history of use, especially in Tibet.
Cordyceps is a parasite, which finds its home and the most convenient place to grow in the insect larvae before cocoon is formed. This fungus seems to be one of the most awesome natural remedies Chinese people discovered and started to use for health improvement. The number of diseases, claimed to be lessened and cured by cordyceps, surprises even more than the remedy itself.
One of the disorders, which can be treated with the help of Cordyceps sinensis, is high bad cholesterol levels. This illness is among the diseases, which worry millions of people nowadays. No wonder we are scared by this condition, since it can be quite dangerous increasing a risk of or leading to such cardiovascular problems as heart attack and stroke.
Cordyceps sinensis is said to have power to fight this disease, lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein (bad cholesterol), as well as triglycerides level, which is also harmful for the human body if it exceeds acceptable bounds.
Lowering the levels of bad cholesterol and triglycerides are suggested to be achieved by the fungus ability to prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques on the walls of the blood vessels. The activity of macrophages is increased so that they cannot attach to the walls of the vessels and become a place for cholesterol to accumulate.
The results of a study conducted in nine hospitals with 273 patients with a history of hyperlipidemia (Hypercholesterolemia) showed the decrease in bad cholesterol level by 17% and triglycerides rates by 9%, while good cholesterol was increased on average by 27%. The study took place during two months, and even such short period of time was enough for cordyceps to positively influence lipid levels of patients.
Cordyceps also enhances blood flow, which may as well be beneficial for patients with high cholesterol levels. Besides, herbalists noticed long time ago that the fungus could improve liver function. Since cholesterol is made in the liver, this cordyceps’ benefit is very valuable for the treatment of lipid disorders too.
It was also noted by the scientists who conducted the trials in China and Japan that cordyceps caused no adverse events in patients. No side effects were reported during the first seven days of the treatment, while the beginning of any therapy is usually associated with negative response of the body to drugs, since organism is not acquainted with medications and needs time to get used to them.
Scientists do their best to save patients’ lives and health. Many people, however, do not wait for new discoveries and effective medications; they choose to fight their disorders with natural remedies. Many of them are happy to see the positive results.
Cordycep Benefits For Women
Cordyceps Benefits
Nowadays Cordyceps Sinensis is something new, special, and hardly familiar to the Western world. Scientists have not managed to study it properly for the time being. The greatest source of information about Cordyceps is its motherland – China, where researchers have already been working for some time on the unclosing the secrets and mysteries of the fungus. The further statements about health benefits of the mushroom are the results of the numerous Chinese trials of Cordyceps; therefore, they are at first hand.
Enhancing and strengthening of the immune system. Cordyceps is supposed to increase the number of the Natural Killer Cells, which are responsible for the body defense against viruses and bacteria. Some trials show that the fungus works effectively in the leukemia stricken individuals.
Improving sexual function in men and increasing libido by stimulating the production of sex hormones. Cordyceps may also be a means for fighting female infertility.
Building muscles and improving physical performance. Those Chinese athletes, who use Cordyceps, tend to show better results than the other sportsmen.
Providing anti-aging and fatigue reducing effects. The fungus works as an antioxidant and increases cellular formation, especially in the elderly patients. It also promotes more restful sleep, soothes the nervous system, and reduces anxiety, thus working as a sedative.
Improving the respiratory function. Cordyceps shows good results in fighting against cough, chronic bronchitis and asthma, since it relaxes bronchial walls and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Enhancing cellular oxygen uptake. This benefits all the body systems, giving them more energy and vitality.
Benefiting vascular system by improving circulation, regulating blood pressure, and strengthening the heart muscle.
Protecting liver and kidneys. Cordyceps improves blood flow to these organs (as well as to the others), which results in their better activity and ability to fight the diseases, including Hepatitis and chronic kidney disease. Some people may think of the fungi as of something disgusting and ugly. However, the mushrooms do not look so when in a tablet or a capsule. Moreover, Cordyceps will definitely become even attractive to those, who have no trust in the pharmaceutical drugs any more. 2-4 grams (some people consume even up to 9 grams) of the mushrooms per day – it is nor an exorbitant price for the health improvement, which may become obvious as soon as in 1-2 months.
Cordyceps is said to be safe and has no side effects. However, pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children are not recommended to use it, since no studies have been conducted in such persons.
Luckily, time, progress, and the growing demands of the modern society make the scientists keep on working on the unsolved problems and open questions of today. That gives us hopes that soon Cordyceps will become an open book easy to read and understand for all the people.
Nowadays Cordyceps Sinensis is something new, special, and hardly familiar to the Western world. Scientists have not managed to study it properly for the time being. The greatest source of information about Cordyceps is its motherland – China, where researchers have already been working for some time on the unclosing the secrets and mysteries of the fungus. The further statements about health benefits of the mushroom are the results of the numerous Chinese trials of Cordyceps; therefore, they are at first hand.
Enhancing and strengthening of the immune system. Cordyceps is supposed to increase the number of the Natural Killer Cells, which are responsible for the body defense against viruses and bacteria. Some trials show that the fungus works effectively in the leukemia stricken individuals.
Improving sexual function in men and increasing libido by stimulating the production of sex hormones. Cordyceps may also be a means for fighting female infertility.
Building muscles and improving physical performance. Those Chinese athletes, who use Cordyceps, tend to show better results than the other sportsmen.
Providing anti-aging and fatigue reducing effects. The fungus works as an antioxidant and increases cellular formation, especially in the elderly patients. It also promotes more restful sleep, soothes the nervous system, and reduces anxiety, thus working as a sedative.
Improving the respiratory function. Cordyceps shows good results in fighting against cough, chronic bronchitis and asthma, since it relaxes bronchial walls and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Enhancing cellular oxygen uptake. This benefits all the body systems, giving them more energy and vitality.
Benefiting vascular system by improving circulation, regulating blood pressure, and strengthening the heart muscle.
Protecting liver and kidneys. Cordyceps improves blood flow to these organs (as well as to the others), which results in their better activity and ability to fight the diseases, including Hepatitis and chronic kidney disease. Some people may think of the fungi as of something disgusting and ugly. However, the mushrooms do not look so when in a tablet or a capsule. Moreover, Cordyceps will definitely become even attractive to those, who have no trust in the pharmaceutical drugs any more. 2-4 grams (some people consume even up to 9 grams) of the mushrooms per day – it is nor an exorbitant price for the health improvement, which may become obvious as soon as in 1-2 months.
Cordyceps is said to be safe and has no side effects. However, pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children are not recommended to use it, since no studies have been conducted in such persons.
Luckily, time, progress, and the growing demands of the modern society make the scientists keep on working on the unsolved problems and open questions of today. That gives us hopes that soon Cordyceps will become an open book easy to read and understand for all the people.
Cordyceps Benefits For Men
Cordyceps Benefits~
Cordycep Benefits Men
Cordyceps
The Western world discovered Cordyceps not so long ago, mainly due to the works and research of Dr. Georges Halpern, a physician and professor emeritus with the University of Hong Kong, and the author of several books about Cordyceps. He and other scientists and herbalists confirm that the mushroom can:
- stimulate the immune system; - cure sexual dysfunction in men; - maximize body oxygen uptake; - build muscles; - improve kidney, liver, and lung functioning; - provide anti-aging effect...
And more....
The mechanism of Cordyceps is not yet known. The fungus effects are connected with its components, which are classified as “host defense potentiators” (HDPs): polysaccharides, ophiocordin (an antibiotic compound), cordypyridones, nucleosides, bioxanthracenes, sterols, alkenoic acids, hemicellulose, triterpeniods, complex starches and exo-polymers. Special emphasis is made on two chemicals, which are believed to be active Cordyceps compounds: cordycepin (deoxyadenosine) and cordycepic acid (mannitol). Many scientists, believe that the above ingredients in combination are responsible for Cordyceps health benefits.
Among the numerous species of this mashroom, Cordyceps sinensis is the most famous due to its curing properties. This was discovered by the Chinese many centuries ago, they observed that when sheep, grazed on Cordyceps, they were stronger and healthier. Traditional herbalists began using the fungus for treating many diseases in humans. Cordyceps was believed to be a cure-all herb, able to fortify all the systems in the body, providing anti-aging, immune boosting, and strength increasing effects. This mushroom is especially popular for its ability to improve male sexual function, working as an aphrodisiac. Its influence on the human organism was often compared to that of ginseng.
The Western world discovered Cordyceps not so long ago, mainly due to the works and research of Dr. Georges Halpern, a physician and professor emeritus with the University of Hong Kong, and the author of several books about Cordyceps. He and other scientists and herbalists confirm that the mushroom can:
- stimulate the immune system; - cure sexual dysfunction in men; - maximize body oxygen uptake; - build muscles; - improve kidney, liver, and lung functioning; - provide anti-aging effect...
And more....
The mechanism of Cordyceps is not yet known. The fungus effects are connected with its components, which are classified as “host defense potentiators” (HDPs): polysaccharides, ophiocordin (an antibiotic compound), cordypyridones, nucleosides, bioxanthracenes, sterols, alkenoic acids, hemicellulose, triterpeniods, complex starches and exo-polymers. Special emphasis is made on two chemicals, which are believed to be active Cordyceps compounds: cordycepin (deoxyadenosine) and cordycepic acid (mannitol). Many scientists, believe that the above ingredients in combination are responsible for Cordyceps health benefits.
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