Organic Cordyceps
Extract Capsules

Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris, caterpillar mushroom, dōng chóng xià cǎo)

The cordyceps is a particularly rare and valuable mushroom that is venerated in traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine because it is believed to be a potent medicinal mushroom with many uses. This mushroom grows mostly in elevations of 3,000m or more about sea level in the highlands of Tibet. Yak shepherds in the region discovered that the mushroom, which the yaks would consume while grazing, increased the vitality and resilience of the animals. Cordyceps have been used as a performance enhancer in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and likely for over a millenium.

In contrast to many other fungi, the cordyceps does not grown on wood, but rather is a parasite of certain types of caterpillars. The cordyceps mummifies its host and a long brown mushroom grows out of the caterpillar's head which itself looks a bit like a caterpillar: hence the name "caterpillar mushroom". Nowadays, however, cordyceps are mostly cultivated in special substrates or nutrient solutions without caterpillar hosts.

Our medicinal mushrooms are sourced from the renowned mushroom-growing region of Gutian County (600-700m above sea level), in Fujian, China. The cultivation of mushrooms is an age-old tradition in the region, as is reflected by the unparalleled quality of these mushrooms. The fertile land, sophisticated substrates, as well as the climate, all contribute to a uniquely nutritious end product. Moreover, these pristine lands are protected by dense mountain forests, thus providing an ideal environment for the mushrooms to thrive. Our untreated mushrooms are certified organically grown according to EU standards. They are grown to full maturity and hand-picked at the peak of their vitality, between July and October.

In order to further preserve the high concentration of beta-glucans contained in the mushrooms, the gently dried and milled fruiting bodies of the mushroom are prepared as an extract. The extract is produced according to a traditional method using only water and edible ethanol. Water-ethanol extraction has been a part of Chinese as well as Western medicine for centuries, and has long been used to create plant extracts. The result is a pure, wholesome extract with absolutely no toxic extraction residues or chemical release agents (such as acetone, n-hexane, or methanol).

Organic Cordyceps Extract (30% polysaccharides), HPMC Capsule Shells.

* according to EU regulation 1169/2011, Annex 13

Per capsule:  500mg cordyceps extract
In total: 45,000mg cordyceps extract / jar

Organic Certification

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-2 capsules (500mg organic cordyceps extract per capsule) with 200ml water daily.             

Food Supplement

Do not exceed the recommended dose. Food supplements cannot replace a balanced and varied diet. Keep out of reach of children. 

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.

The purity of our formulas is important to us. This is why we have both our raw ingredients as well as our finished products extensively tested by independent laboratories to confirm purity and active ingredient content. Here, we have provided the results of some of the tests carried out on this product.

HEAVY METALS/
MICROBIOLOGY

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RADIOACTIVITY

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HEAVY METALS

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MYCOTOXINS/
RESIDUAL SOLVENTS/
RADIOACTIVITY

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Our Philosophy

For thousands of years, cultures all over the world have been using medicinal plants and nutritious foods to naturally foster and maintain vitality and good health.

With our products, we try to emulate this ancient wisdom as much as possible.

Consequently, our philosophy is simple: everything we do meets the highest standards of quality and purity; our focus is on organic and natural ingredients.

We follow this philosophy with meticulous care on all levels and down to every last detail.

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