The efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis flowers
Release time : 01/18/2025 18:13:27
Cordyceps sinensis, a well-known and precious supplement for modern people, is often seen as a luxury item. However, due to its high price, it is not affordable for everyone. Therefore, cordyceps flower, which is slightly cheaper, has entered the public eye.
What are the benefits of Cordyceps flower? How is it consumed? Who can consume Cordyceps flower? The benefits of Cordyceps flower are well-known. It has functions such as regulating the immune system, anticancer, antifatigue, nourishing the lung and kidney, stopping bleeding, transforming phlegm, secreting essence, whitening and removing blackness.
Many people believe that the flowers of cordyceps are just flowers emitted by cordyceps, but this is not the case. Cordyceps does not bloom, so the flowers do not possess the numerous benefits of cordyceps. The flowers are actually a kind of cordyceps cultivated artificially, similar to mushrooms like shiitake and oyster mushrooms.
Mushrooms of the winter and summer wormwood are close in efficacy to cordyceps, but slightly less effective. As a result, their prices are considerably lower than those of cordyceps. However, this does not mean that they lack any therapeutic effects.
C. herbae is a perennial wormseed-like fungus that grows on the bodies of various insects and other small animals. It has a warm and neutral nature, with sweet and nutritious taste, and belongs to the Lung and Kidney meridians. C. herbae has benefits for the liver and kidneys, nourishes essence, stops bleeding, and reduces phlegm.
Dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness, insomnia, soreness and weakness of the kidneys and knees, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, chronic cough with weak asthma, etc. can all be treated with the assistance of Cordyceps flower, which can achieve good therapeutic effects.
The nutritional value of Cordyceps flower is not inferior to that of the mature Cordyceps.
The strain of cordyceps flower comes from cordyceps, and it contains cordycepin, cordycepic acid, cordycep polysaccharides as well as amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and so on.
Cordyceps flower contains a rich variety of proteins, amino acids, Cordyceps sinensis acid, mannitol, SOD, polysaccharides and so on. Among them, Cordyceps sinensis acid can regulate the internal environment of human body and enhance the function of macrophages in the human body. It can strengthen and regulate immune function of the human body and improve the ability of resisting diseases. It can be used for anti-cancer agents, antiviral agents, antioxidants, nucleoside inhibitors, biological active substances, antifungal agents.
Although cordyceps flower contains the same components and nutritional value as cordyceps, its content is significantly different. Therefore, it has not yet been listed as a traditional Chinese medicine. It is only used as a health food in daily life, which should not be overly exaggerated.
The price of cordyceps is well-known, and due to its rarity, it remains high, making it intimidating for many people. It's not something that ordinary citizens can afford.
The price of cordyceps flower, which has the same effect as cordyceps, is relatively affordable and has won the favor of many people. So what's the price of cordyceps flower? Cordyceps flower can be divided into different grades, and the price difference between different grades of cordyceps flower is very large.
People are familiar with two types of Cordyceps sinensis flowers: Xinhui Cordyceps sinensis flowers and Beidong Cordyceps sinensis flowers, and their prices are also very different.
The New Kong winter wormwood and summer grass flower has high nutritional value. According to different grades, the price is about 200-400 yuan per 500 grams.
The market for North China Cordyceps flower is chaotic, and there's very little nutritional value, so it is cheaply priced. Generally speaking, a bag with 500 grams costs just a few dollars.
Due to the significant price differences in winter wormwood and summer wormwood flowers, it is important to first identify the variety and grade of the flower before making a purchase comparison.
How to eat cordyceps flower, cordyceps flower has not been listed as a traditional Chinese medicine, but it is a popular ingredient and is generally used as a soup ingredient and medicinal food. It has been favored by doctors, nutritionists, chefs and housewives.
What are the various ways to consume Cordyceps flower? 1. The ingredients for making soup with Cordyceps flower: 10g of dried Cordyceps flower, 400g of boneless pork, 2 ears of corn, 50g of cured meat, an appropriate amount of oil, an appropriate amount of salt, 50g of carrot, 2 cloves of star anise, an appropriate amount of chopped green onion and ginger slices, and 10ml of cooking wine.
Instructions: 1. Gather all ingredients.
(2) Cut the corn into sections, clean the cordyceps with water, soak for 20 minutes. Peel the carrots into chunks, chop the green onion into large pieces, and slice the ginger.
(3) Slice the pork belly.
(4) Clean the ribs and put them into a cold water pot, add the green onion sections, star anise, ginger slices, and start on high heat to boil.
(5) Pour in cooking wine to remove the gamey taste.
(6) After removing the blood, put in corn segments and cook for 10 minutes before adding soaked Cordyceps and the water of soaking Cordyceps along with pork belly.
Continue at medium heat, simmer for 30 minutes.
(7) Place the seasoning ingredients such as salt and chicken essence into the pot of soup that is being prepared, and it can be served after cooking.
2. Boneless Pork Stewed with Cordyceps: Ingredients: 5g of Cordyceps, 3g of Yuan Xiang, 5g of Chinese Yam, 10g of Sedum, and 100g of lean meat.
Method: Place the ingredients in a stewing pot, steam or stew.
3. Winter Dewberry Prepare the Chicken Soup with Cordyceps: Ingredients: One whole chicken, 50g of Cordyceps, 5 dates, a pinch of salt.
Instructions: Clean the chicken and remove the head and neck, then cut it into small pieces and blanch them in boiling water to remove impurities. Soak cordyceps and dates until soft.
Pour in an appropriate amount of water into the pot, bring it to a boil. Then add chicken and porcini mushrooms and red dates. Once boiling, switch to low heat and simmer for 90 minutes. Before serving, add a pinch of salt.
The applicable population of Cordyceps flower Although it has good effects and nutritional value, it is not suitable for everyone.
The applicable populations for the use of Cordyceps flower include: 1. Those engaged in intellectual work, and those with suboptimal health conditions.
2. Individuals who are prone to fatigue, easily fall ill, overweight or underweight, weak, or have low immunity.
3. Individuals with lower back and knee pain, poor kidney function.
4. For those with facial spots or dull complexion.
5. For individuals who are elderly, frail, post-illness, or postpartum with a weakened constitution.
The broad range of applicable groups for the consumption of Cordyceps flower is quite impressive, however, two groups are not recommended to consume it. The first group is children and the second one is patients with yin deficiency and excessive fire.
The flower of Cordyceps sinensis has the function of androgen. Children may be prematurely matured if they take it, so children should not take it.
Patients with Yin deficiency and excessive fire are prone to exacerbating their conditions when consuming Cordyceps flower alone, so precautions should be taken.
*The medical part mentioned in this text is for reference only.
If you experience discomfort, it is advisable to seek medical attention immediately for accurate diagnosis and treatment.