What Type of Mushroom is Cordyceps?

Cordyceps militaris is a parasitic fungus that grows on caterpillars and other insects. The fungus kills the insect and then sprouts from its body. Cordyceps militaris has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and is prized for its purported health benefits. Some of the health benefits attributed to cordyceps militaris include improved energy […]

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