Cordyceps

militaris

Cordyceps militaris is an energetic, bright-orange mushroom traditionally used to enhance stamina and vigor. It’s strongly associated with improved respiration and ATP production.

Historical use

Limited though close relative cordyceps sinensis has a long history of traditional use as a fruiting body growing from a caterpillar, used for Vitality and performance enhancer in TCM

Known for

Boosting energy, oxygen uptake, athletic performance

Target areas

Lungs, energy metabolism, endurance

Active compounds

Cordycepin, adenosine, polysaccharides

Type

Parasitic (insects in nature), cultivated saprophytically

Native to

Global distribution, strong Asian heritage

Other info

Militaris offers more cordycepin than wild sinensis