fungus found mainly above 13,000 feet in a mountainous region
of China known as the Qinghai-Tibetan Highlands. Also called
""Chinese caterpillar fungus,"" wild Cordyceps grows on, and derives nutrients from, several species
of caterpillars. Because wild Cordyceps is rare and difficult to harvest, due to its harsh growing environment, efforts have been made to cultivate Cordyceps mycelia for commercial application. Ultra Cordyceps Plus contains an award-winning strain
of Cordyceps mycelia standardized by HPLC for consistent potency. It contains a minimum level
of 8% cordycepic acid, a polysaccharide considered to be the major active component. Cordyceps contains many other ingredients, including proteins, peptides, polysaccharides, nucleic acids such as adenosine, fatty acids, sterols, vitamins and minerals.Ginkgo biloba extractGinkgo biloba extract is derived from the Ginkgo biloba leaf. Considered to be the oldest living plant species, Ginkgo is a large tree that has thrived on the earth since before the last Ice Age. Ginkgo leaves contain flavonoid-like substances called ""flavone glycosides,"" which, along with other constituents known as ""terpene lactones,"" give Ginkgo its beneficial properties. The Ginkgo biloba extract in Ultra Cordyceps Plus is guaranteed to contain no less than 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones.Artichoke leaf extractArtichoke leaf contains various organic acids, including cynarin. The artichoke leaf extract in Ultra Cordyceps Plus supplies 2% to 5% cynarin. IngredientsReturn to Top BenefitsCordyceps-History and ScienceThe historical use
of Cordyceps as an anti-aging herb in
traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) dates back to 1700 BCE. During China’s Chin Dynasty, one emperor is said to have paid an ounce
of gold for a mere three days supply
of the precious fungus. Tibetan scholars wrote detailed descriptions
of Cordyceps in 15th and 18th century texts. Cordyceps was introduced to Europe at a scientific meeting in Paris in 1726, and first imported to Japan in 1728.The
traditional uses
of Cordyceps include improving circulation, function
of the lungs, heart, kidneys and liver. Cordyceps was also used to boost general vitality, increase longevity and improve sexual health.1 Cordyceps is known as a tonic for the ""kidney,"" which includes the reproductive system in
traditional Chinese medicine. Cordyceps promotes both the ""yin and yang"" function
of the body, thus it has a very balancing, normalizing effect on many aspects
of human physiology.2Commercial cultivation
of Cordyceps sinensis began in the early 1980s, making the herb readily available for clinical research. More than 2000 patients have been enrolled in trials in China. The results
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