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1. C O R D Y C E P S S I N E N S I S
Prepared & Presented By:
HAIDER JAFRI
Professional Accountant
DXN Biotic Health Center
Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi
Wednesday, 10th August, 2016.

2. C O R D Y C E P S

3. • Scientific Name: Cordyceps Sinensis
• Other Names: Cordyceps mushroom, Caterpillar fungus (English), dong
zhong chang cao, dongchongxiacao (China), semitake (Japan),
zhongcao, and chongcao (China).
• Cordyceps sinensis also known as caterpillar fungus is commonly mistaken
as a mushroom but is actually a parasitic fungus, indigenous to China and
Tibet. Cordyceps sinensis is formed when the fungus attacks moth
caterpillars infecting it with spores during fall then germinates over the
winter. When spring comes, the fungus has completely killed and
mummified the caterpillar growing and producing a long slender fruiting
body.
• The fruiting body which is composed the remains of the caterpillar and the
fungus are then hand collected, dried and preserved to be used as an
herbal medicine.
• Cordyceps sinensis has been used for centuries in traditional Asian
medicine and Chinese medicine, although only as of late that the western
medicine has taken notice for its medicinal benefits.

4. WHAT IS CORDYCEPS
Cordyceps is a fungus that lives on certain caterpillars in the
high mountain regions of China.

5. DWELLING AND COLLECTION
China and Tibet
TSINUZAN Mountains
3,500 – 4,200 meters
Above Sea Level
COLLECTION

6. WINTER WORM – SUMMER GRASS

7. U S E S
Cordyceps is used to treat:
Cough/Chronic Bronchitis Kidney Disorders
Respiratory Disorders Anemia
Night-time Urination Irregular Heartbeat
High Cholesterol Liver Disorders
Dizziness General Weakness
Ringing in the Ears Opium Addiction
Sexual Problems Infertility

8. U S E S
It is also used for strengthening the immune
system, improving athletic performance,
reducing the effects of aging, promoting longer
life, and improving liver function in people
with hepatitis B.
It can also be used as a stimulant, a tonic, and
an “adaptogen,” which is used to increase
energy, enhance stamina, and reduce fatigue.

9. HOW DOES IT WORKS
Cordyceps improves immunity by stimulating
cells and specific chemicals in the immune
system. It also has activity against cancer cells
and may shrink tumor size, particularly
with LUNGS and SKIN cancers.

10. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
Stimulates Kidney Functions, chronical kidney
diseases, uremia and urino-genital system

11. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
Reduces side effects of Radio-therapy and
Chemo-therapy in Cancer patients

12. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
Cadio-vascular System
ATHEROSCLEROSIS

13. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
INSOMNIA AND NERVOUS EXHAUSTION

14. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
Pre-mature Aging

15. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
Acute and Chronic Hapititis

16. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
Prevention of Respiratory Diseases

17. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
Brain Disorders

18. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
HYPOTENSION AND HYPERTENSION

19. Rehabilitation & Preventive Properties
MAINTAINING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP

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