What is Cordyceps?
Cordyceps sinensis originates from the Tibetan highlands. In the wild, this fungus attacks a certain type of caterpillar underground, uses it as food, and then sprouts a small club-shaped fruiting body in early spring. That is also where it gets its English name: the Chinese caterpillar fungus.
Wild Cordyceps is extremely rare and expensive. In luxury stores in China, prices range from about $40,000/kg to over $100,000/kg for the best specimens. So outside of Asia, it is basically impossible to sell naturally grown Cordyceps. After years of research, scientists managed to isolate a mycelium strain from the wild mushroom and propagate it using a special fermentation technique. Scientific studies have shown that the chemical composition of CS-4 is so similar to the wild Cordyceps that it can officially be called "Cordyceps".
Product specifications
Extract type: hot water extraction from CS-4 mycelium
Polysaccharide content: standardised at 30%
Extraction ratio: 8:1 to 12:1 (indicative)
Source material: mycelium from liquid culture (Cordyceps sinensis CS-4)
Nutrient solution: cane sugar 50%, yellow bean powder 30%, glucose 12%, peptones 8%
Key compounds: polysaccharides, beta-glucans, glycoproteins, ergosterol, cordycepin, adenosine, L-tryptophan
Vitamins: B1, B2, B12, E, and K
Minerals: iron, calcium, magnesium
Certification: organic (DE-ÖKO-003)
Quality control: every batch tested by independent AGROLAB laboratory group
Shelf life: 4 years when stored properly at room temperature, protected from light and humidity
Traditional use
Cordyceps has been a staple in traditional Chinese medicine and Tibetan folk medicine for generations. It is widely used by athletes in Asia for its traditional association with energy and endurance. The mushroom has also been traditionally used as a tonic against exhaustion and for promoting physical and mental vitality. Traditional practitioners often combine Cordyceps with Reishi to support the overall constitution.
Why order at Kraatje?
This Cordyceps extract is certified organic and quality controlled in Germany. Every batch is independently tested by the state-accredited AGROLAB laboratory group. Browse our full collection of functional mushroom extracts at Kraatje.eu, including Lion’s Mane extract, Reishi extract, and Chaga extract.
