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Cordyceps Mushrooms Uses | Cordyceps Mushroom Benefits | Medicinal uses of the mushroom Cordyceps militaris

BIO RESEARCH March 04, 2023

Medicinal uses of the mushroom Cordyceps militaris

Cordyceps mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine and are believed to have a number of health benefits. 

Cordyceps mushrooms also contain active ingredients like cordycepin, which has been reported to help with high-intensity exercise and thermogenesis (or the ability to modulate hot and cold temperatures in the body). 

While there are many potential uses for Cordyceps, here are some of the most commonly cited benefits:

  • Improved energy and endurance
  • Enhanced immune function
  • Reduced inflammation
  • Improved respiratory function
  • Increased exercise performance
  • Improved kidney function
  • Reduced symptoms of fatigue
  • Reduced symptoms of depression
  • Improved sexual function
  • Improved liver function
  • Improved heart function
  • Improved respiratory function
  • Reduced symptoms of high blood pressure
  • Improved skin health
  • Improved cognitive function

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