(Chinese caterpillar fungus). Give it to him occasionally, but doing soem research and it is safe and works fro both emphysema/copd and chronic kidney failure.
Here's a bit of information on Cordyceps Sinensis...
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Cordyceps Sinensis
Cordyceps Sinensis is a famous and costly traditional Chinese
medicine. It is created when a type of fungus parasitizes the larvae
of the Chongcao Bat Moth and forms a fungus/larva composite body. The
larva forms a cocoon in the winter and hibernates in the ground.
Because the fruiting body of the fungus emerges from the head of the
larva in the summertime and resembles a grass sprout, this medicine's
Chinese name means roughly "winter-insect, summer grass."
Cordyceps Sinensis is found on high mountain peaks over 3, 800 meters
above sea level. It is mainly produced in China's provinces of
Sichuan, Qing-hai, Xizang, and Yunnan.
Practitioners of Chinese traditional medicine believe that Cordyceps
Sinensis, having a sweetish taste and a warm character, enters
through the kidney and lung channels enhancing lung functioning,
bolstering the kidneys' yang energy, increasing essence, relieving
coughing, and lessening sputum. Chemical analysis has revealed that
Cordyceps Sinensis contains protein, fats, vitamin B12,
cordycepicacid, and ergosterol. Clinically it is used to treat the
weakness of kidneys and lungs, poor vitality, impotence,
spermatorrhea, asthma, aching back and knees, and general debility
caused by long-term illness.
Cordyceps Sinensis can also be used as a treatment for coughing blood
or bloody sputum that maybe caused by tuberculosis, coughing and
difficult breathing, and cold or sudden sweating. Modern medical
research has revealed that the codycepicacid in Cordyceps Sinensis
can relax the bronchia and strengthen the adrenal glands. It is
recorded in the "Historical Annals of Szechuan" that Cordyceps
Sinensis is classified as a warm tonic agent, and is highly effective
at replenishing the essence and strengthening the body.
In recent years, medical researchers have conducted many studies of
Cordyceps Sinensis, and some new discoveries have further expanded
its scope as a curative agent. Everyone knows that kanamycin and
gentamicin are commonly-used antibiotics that have a wide range of
clinical application. However, their fatal weakness is that they have
toxic side effects to the kidneys. In severe cases, acute kidney
failure can lead to death. Therefore, these antibiotics are
termed "renal toxic antibiotics." Last year, the prominent kidney
specialist, Professor Li Shuo-shin, discovered that Cordyceps
Sinensis can prevent the kidney damage caused by antibiotics and
other drugs without blocking their antibiotic effect. This result
provides a new safeguard measure to accompany the use of renal toxic
antibiotics.
Hepatitis B is a grave threat to human health. It is estimated that
10% of the population in China is infected with hepatitis B, which
implies that over 100 million people are either suffering from
hepatitis B or carry the hepatitis B virus. At present, Western and
Chinese medicine offer several dozen methods of treating hepatitis B,
but no one method is satisfactorily effective. Even very costly
interferons can deliver effectiveness no greater than 25-50%, and do
little to prevent recurrence. Under the guidance of professor Xiao
Sudong, graduate student Wang Changcheng of the Shanghai Research
Institute for Digestive Disorders performed research on hepatitis B
viruses carrying surface molecules from peripheral blood lymphocytes,
and the effect of Cordyceps Sinensis on hepatitis B viruses carrying
surface molecules from peripheral blood lymphocytes, and the effect
of lipopolysaccharides contained in Cordyceps Sinensis on the
cellular immune function of patients with chronic hepatitis B. The
results of this research proves that Cordyceps Sinensis is able to
enhance the cellular immune function and that lipopolysaccharides
contained in Cordyceps Sinensis are even more effective in this
regard. Because these lipopolysaccharides are able to affect greater
than 53.5% of the negative conversion of HBeAg, 68.4% of the short-
term negative conversion of hepatic B DNA, they may be able to
replace interferons as a hepatitis B treatment.
Research conducted in Beijing has shown that most cases of cirrhosis
of the liver occur in persons who are suffering from chronic
hepatitis B. Depending on the degree of advancement of the hepatitis
B and the pathological changes that have occurred in the liver,
cirrhosis may gradually appear in many cases.
Cordyceps Sinensisand other Chinese traditional herbs can effectively
arrest liver cirrhosis and can even reverse the progression of early-
stage cirrhosis. Researcher Lin Ching-yuan of the Research Department
of Veterans General Hospital in Taipei has announced that he has
isolated an active component of Cordyceps Sinensis that can stop the
progression of immunoglobulin nephritis. Immunoglobulin A nephritis
in Asia, and currently lacks an effective means of treatment. 20% of
those suffering from this condition die of kidney failure. Cordyceps
Sinensis can stop this condition from worsening, and clinical trials
have shown that it can also alleviate hematuria, albumimuria and
edema.
Cordyceps Sinensis is a well known and important ingredient in
Chinese Medicine and it is very widely used both in clinical medicine
and as a household remedy. In the Compedium of Materia Medica, the
great classic of Chinese medicine, Cordyceps is described in detail
and is considered potent at strengthening lungs and kidneys,
increasing energy and vitality, stopping hemorrhaging, decreasing
phlegm, and as an overall tonic. After 20 years of study, the central
pharmaceutical research unit of China has refined Cordyceps Sinensis
Hyphas, the most effective component of Cordyceps Sinensis, using the
most advanced scientific methods to provide the market with a
homogenous, highly effective quality Chinese medicine that meets the
requirements of modern pharmaceutical practice. Scientists have
managed to remove the toxins of As and Pb which are normally found in
the Cordyceps Sinensis herb. Over the course of ten years, Cordyceps
Sinensis Hyphas has proved itself superior to the original Cordyceps
Sinensis in tens of thousands of clinical tests carried out at
several dozen central-grade schools in both Western and Chinese
medical institutions.
Medical Properties: Regular, dry and warm
Physical Properties: Cordyceps Sinenesis Hyphas consists of a brown,
high molecular weight powder with a mildly bitter flavor and a unique
strong fragrance.
Indications of Health Efficacies of Cordyceps Sinensis are:
� Asthma, Allergic rhinitis
� Poor renal function, renal injuries by chemicals
� Chronic bronchitis, coughing
� Poor resistance of respiratory tract, and lowered immunity to flu
� Abnormal blood pressure
� Decreased sex drive, irregular menstruation
� Raised blood lipid levels
� Weakened immunity due to aging
� Excellent for patients with Immunity Deficiencies such as dialysis,
septicaemia, and so on.
Cordyceps Sinensis is certified by modern medicine and is proven
effective against asthma in both young and old, reversing the toxic
effects of various chemicals to the kidneys, strengthening the body's
immunity, and repressing cancer cells.
From what I know, Cordyceps Militaris contains high levels of cordycepins and cordycepic acid to boosts the body defense mechanisms and many bio-actives which nourishes and replenishes energy to the body.
Its highly beneficial for strengthening the body's resistance to infection, aids recovery from illness, Support kidney and lungs
It is not uncommon to see patients who go through dialysis treatment to be on this traditional Chinese herb. One good reason is because it is fully natural with no synthetic processing, which can be taken with other western medicine.
From what I know, Cordyceps Militaris contains high levels of cordycepins and cordycepic acid to boosts the body defense mechanisms and many bio-actives which nourishes and replenishes energy to the body.
Its highly beneficial for strengthening the body's resistance to infection, aids recovery from illness, Support kidney and lungs
It is not uncommon to see patients who go through dialysis treatment to be on this traditional Chinese herb. One good reason is because it is fully natural with no synthetic processing, which can be taken with other western medicine.
Have people gotten off dialysis by using this? I know people who are a few months from dialysis can extend their time by taking Coenzyme Q
Have people gotten off dialysis by using this? I know people who are a few months from dialysis can extend their time by taking Coenzyme Q
There are many forms of cordyceps in the market ranging from Different types and species.
I am however much more familiar with cordyceps miltaris, which acts the same as other cordyceps, only thing is that the molecules and bio actives is higher in the militaris.
This works as a health supplement and helps to battle patients currently on dialysis or have severe kidney problems, there is no 100% guarantees that the patient will be able to stop dialysis through
Consumption of this traditional Chinese herb, however there are proven cases where some patients were able to be dependent on this herb instead of going through dialysis, however this takes time to see the progress, the severity of the individual, and of the body is still able to absorb the healing properties.
I call this a herb as it is easier for categorization however it is actually a worm! Which grows in the mountains under certain conditions.
I am more than happy to share more , even articles and documentations !
Just gave dad some cordyceps
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