The Cordyceps mushrooms have a long history as medicinal fungi. In traditional Chinese medicine, Cordyceps have been used to treat several conditions including cancers for thousand of years. Extracts from both mycelium and fruiting bodies of C. sinensis, C. militaris and other Cordyceps species showed significant anticancer activities by various mechanisms such as, modulating immune system and inducing cell apoptosis. Some polysaccharide components and cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine) have been isolated from C. sinensis and C. militaris, which acted as potent anticancer components.
Some work has been published in which
Cordyceps sinensis has been used to protect the
bone marrow and digestive systems of
mice from whole body irradiation.
An experiment noted
Cordyceps sinensis may protect the
liver from damage.
An experiment with mice noted the mushroom may have an anti-depressant effect.
Researchers have noted that Cordyceps has a hypoglycemic effect and may be beneficial for people with insulin resistance.
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