What are the effects, functions and consumption methods of Cordyceps sinensis? How much does Cordyceps sinensis cost per gram?

Cordyceps sinensis is a fungus of the ergot family. Cordyceps sinensis is a complex of the fruiting body and larval corpse of the bat moth larvae of the family Bat Moth. What are the effects, functions and consumption methods of Cordyceps sinensis? How much does Cordyceps sinensis cost per gram? Let’s follow Feng Chao from Dongguan to learn about the nutritional value, functions and effects of Cordyceps sinensis.

What is Cordyceps?

Cordyceps sinensis is a fungus of the ergot family. Cordyceps sinensis is a complex of the fruiting body and larval corpse of the bat moth larvae of the family Bat Moth. Cordyceps is a symbiotic organism of fungi and insects. It is formed when an ascomycete among fungi infects the larvae of the order Lepidoptera and then buries itself in loose soil. In the spring of the second year, a stick-shaped "grass" grows at the front end of the insect body, sticking out of the ground. Cordyceps sinensis consists of a worm body and a fungal fruiting body that grows from the head. The best ones are those with bright yellow body color, plump and large body, yellow-white cross-section, and short fruiting body.

Nutritional Value of Cordyceps

1. According to modern pharmacological research results, Qinghai Cordyceps sinensis contains about 7% cordycepic acid, 28.9% carbohydrates, about 8.4% fat, and about 25% protein.

2. 82.2% of Cordyceps sinensis is unsaturated fatty acids. In addition, it also contains vitamin B12, ergosterol, hexose alcohol, and various biological alkaloids.

The efficacy and function of Cordyceps sinensis

1. Cordyceps sinensis tastes sweet and is warm in nature. It enters the lung and kidney meridians. It is mild and nourishing, and can ascend or descend. It has the effect of replenishing lung qi and benefiting kidney essence.

2. It is mainly used to treat lung deficiency, cough and asthma, fatigue cough with blood in sputum, spontaneous sweating, night sweats, impotence due to kidney deficiency, spermatorrhea, pain in the waist and knees, and physical weakness after illness.

Cordyceps sinensis is suitable for people

1. Suitable for patients with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, bronchial asthma, night sweats, impotence and spermatorrhea.

2. People with external evil should take it with caution.

How to eat Cordyceps sinensis

1. Cordyceps sauce duck is a common way of eating. You can also make wine. Stewed meat can be added as a side dish.

2. When stewing pork or chicken, add 25-50 grams of Cordyceps sinensis. Regular consumption can improve anemia symptoms. It is also very effective in treating impotence and spermatorrhea.

3. Boil water and drink it as tea instead of brewing it with boiling water. . Usually, Cordyceps sinensis needs to be boiled for 6 to 10 minutes at a time. Note that it should be cooked over a low heat and boiled for a short time. Drink the water immediately after it boils and add water while drinking. When the Cordyceps sinensis water is the darkest in color, it is the most nutritious. The water at this time must not be wasted. Usually Cordyceps water goes through a process from light to strong and then back to light again, and the aftertaste is also very long. When the Cordyceps water becomes light or even white, do not drink it. You can eat the Cordyceps. A pot of Cordyceps sinensis tea can be drunk for at least half an hour, and water should be added 4 to 6 times.

4. To treat tuberculosis, clean the duck and stew it for 30 minutes, then add Cordyceps sinensis and lily, cook for another 15 minutes, add salt and MSG as appropriate. You can also wrap the Cordyceps sinensis in a cloth, put it into the pot together with glutinous rice and lean pork, add appropriate amount of water, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer until it becomes a thin porridge, add salt to season and eat, which can also have a therapeutic effect.

5. To treat anemia and impotence, wash the mother duck, hollow out its internal organs, put in Cordyceps sinensis and seasonings, and then steam it in a steamer before eating.

6. To treat premature graying of hair, fry the white goose until it is 80% cooked, then add cordyceps, cooking wine and other condiments, simmer over low heat for 2 hours before eating.

How to make Cordyceps sinensis

1. Partridge stewed with cordyceps

Ingredients: 500 grams of partridge, 40 grams of cordyceps sinensis, 150 grams of fish maw, 5 grams of tangerine peel, 10 grams of cooking wine, 20 grams of peanut oil, 5 grams of ginger, and 4 grams of salt.

practice:

1. Skin the partridges, cut each one open, remove the internal organs, and rub the belly cavity evenly with wine and oil.

2. Wash the Cordyceps sinensis.

3. Soak the fish maw in boiling water for 15 minutes, wash it with clean water, cut it into pieces, and then boil it in a pot with clean water for 30 minutes.

4. Soak the tangerine peel in water until soft and wash it clean.

5. Put the processed cordyceps, fish maw, tangerine peel and ginger slices into a stewing pot, add about five cups of cold boiled water, add salt and mix well, then put in the partridge, cover, and stew in a boiling water pot for about four hours. Take out the original pot, season and serve.

2. Cordyceps and Turtle Meat Stew

Ingredients: 30 grams of Cordyceps sinensis, 250 grams of turtle, 90 grams of Northern Adenophora, 3 grams of salt, and 2 grams of MSG.

practice:

1. Put the turtle in a small basin, add hot water (about 40 degrees), and let it defecate and urinate on its own.

2. Kill the turtle, remove its head and feet, chop open its shell, remove its internal organs, and wash it 2-3 times with clean water.

3. Soak Cordyceps sinensis and Adenophora radix in warm water for 20 minutes, then wash them with clean water, put them into a stewing pot together with the turtle, add appropriate amount of boiling water, and simmer over low heat until the turtle meat is cooked through.

3. Cordyceps and Seahorse Soup

Ingredients: 100 grams of venison, 18 grams of seahorse, 9 grams of cordyceps, 20 grams of dates (dried), 5 grams of ginger, and 3 grams of salt.

practice:

1. Wash the seahorse, cordyceps, venison, ginger and red dates, put them into a clay pot, add appropriate amount of water, and boil over high heat.

2. Simmer for 2 hours over low heat and season.