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About - Yarsacord

Cordyceps is a fungus that has long been used in in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Some people use it to try to boost energy and strength, improve immunity, enhance kidney function, and improve sexual dysfunction. It has also been used to treat cough and fatigue. Cordyceps is known as an adaptogen, which means it may help your body adapt to stress. The fungus infects a caterpillar, kills it, and grows out of its head. In photos, you'll see the dead caterpillar with a growth that can sometimes be as long as its body sticking out of its head. The name "Cordyceps" comes from Latin and means "club" and "head." You may have heard of Ophiocordyceps. It's a similar parasitic fungus that can infect insects like moths (not humans) -- which is why it's gotten attention as a "zombie fungus." It gets into the insect and kills it. But the fungi continue to grow, releasing spores. These spores can then infect other insects.