Cordyceps militaris mushroom grows parasitically on caterpillars in nature and contains various bioactive compounds including cordycepin and polysaccharides that may improve cellular respiration while supporting healthy immunity systems. According to studies, its benefits may increase cell respiration as well as promote overall immune health benefits.

Antifatigue therapy also offers significant antifatigue effects and increases oxygen utilization by working muscles. Furthermore, it has the ability to suppress inflammation responses, decrease proteinuria in chronic kidney disease patients and attenuate severity of lupus symptoms in mice.

Lemongrass

Medicinal mushrooms have long been used in Chinese medicine. Although medicinal mushrooms can be helpful, it’s wise to consult a healthcare professional prior to making any drastic dietary or lifestyle changes involving medicinal mushrooms. Zoom Out Mycology tea blends featuring Shiitake, Maitake, Lion’s Mane Reishi Cordyceps are designed to support energy, endurance and stamina while adding citrus notes from orange peel and depth from lemongrass for an earthy experience.

Cordyceps militaris is one of the best-studied medicinal mushrooms, commonly referred to as zhi zi in China. This mushroom grows parasitically on caterpillar larvae in nature and harvesting its fruiting bodies which contain bioactive compounds like cordycepin and polysaccharides is said to boost ATP production, improve oxygen utilization and strengthen immune function.

Animal studies conducted on cordyceps demonstrated its antifatigue effects and powerful antioxidant properties. Additional research indicated it possessed antitumor, immunomodulatory, and vascular protective qualities; in diabetic mice it may help lower glucose levels while protecting normal rats against developing symptoms similar to diabetes.

Cordyceps may exert antitumor effects through several mechanisms. It may act directly through its cytotoxicity as well as indirectly via immunopotentiation, apoptosis and selective inhibition of RNA/protein synthesis in addition to blocking COX-2 activity. Cordyceps has demonstrated in vitro inhibitory activities against Ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells as well as meth-A fibrosarcomas, B16 melanomas as well as lymphocytic (Jurkat), breast (MCF7) prostate (PC3) hepatocellular (HepG2) and colorectal (HT-29) cancer cell types. Cordyceps reversed Taxol-induced leukopenia in mice.

Cordyceps extract “Cs-4” has also been demonstrated to increase insulin sensitivity and whole-body glucose disposal following a carbohydrate challenge in normal rats, and reduce levels of oxidative stress caused by high fat feeding tests or lipolysis of fat tissue in animals. Furthermore, cordyceps was found to enhance survival rate of mice in low oxygen environments by increasing oxygen consumption while simultaneously preventing peroxidation of proteins and peroxidation of lipids – suggesting it may help combat hypoxia-induced fatigue in athletes as well as having osmotic properties useful in treating cerebral edema or subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Turmeric Root

This citrusy superfood tea blend is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds from ingredients like rooibos leaves, turmeric root, cordyceps mushroom (Cordyceps militaris), and eleuthero root – perfect for boosting immunity, energy levels, post workout recovery or simply relaxing after a long day!

Organic cordyceps mushroom extract powder is the main component in this herbal tea, providing natural immunity boosters and performance enhancers. Harvested wild, these mushrooms are then dried and ground into powder for easy incorporation into daily diet. A common addition to Reishi mushroom tea as well as fo-ti root, Astragalus root and Licorice roots – making a powerful combination.

Organic cordyceps mushroom extract contains polysaccharides such as D-mannitol, which comprises 3.4% of its dry weight. This osmotic compound has been shown to effectively treat traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage and stroke while simultaneously decreasing intracranial pressure in patients suffering from cerebral edema or refractory intracranial hypertension.

Pharmacological effects can be attributed to its activation of adenosine receptors, which serve various functions including anti-aging, cancer fighting, antithrombotic activity, immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory activities. Studies have demonstrated its capacity to modulate immune cells including increasing CD4+ and CD8+ T cells while simultaneously decreasing percentage CD3+ T lymphocytes; inhibiting release of IL-4 from Th2 cells while simultaneously decreasing production of IgE in B cells which then help decrease allergy-like reactions such as asthma symptoms.

Cordyceps extract contains numerous free fatty acids, such as lauric acid, myristic acid, pentadecanoic acid, palmitoleic acid, oleic acid and stearic acid – these fatty acids act as antioxidants and improve vitamin A, D and E stability within our bodies. Furthermore, these fatty acids improve cell membrane permeability for better absorption and transport of essential minerals like magnesium and calcium into cells – they even help absorb essential minerals like magnesium and calcium into cells! Additionally they regulate our lipid profile to promote cardiovascular health – particularly organic cordyceps extract contains high amounts of oleic acid which prevents atherosclerosis as well as inflammation diseases like atherosclerosis!

Orange Peel

Cordyceps (Dongchongxiacao in Chinese) is one of the world’s best-known herbal medicines, composed primarily of a parasitic fungus known as Cordyceps sinensis or Paecilomyces hepialidae) that infiltrates insect larva (Fam. Hepialidae). Once in, this parasitic fungus begins feeding off of their own nutrients before ultimately killing and turning its host caterpillar into sclerotium that forms fruiting bodies that mature into mushrooms.

C. sinensis has numerous therapeutic uses, and has been demonstrated to possess anti-fibrotic, anti-inflammatory and antitumor properties as well as strong antioxidant and immunomodulatory benefits. Researchers have recently reported that extracts from both its fruiting bodies and mycelia have shown strong blood glucose regulating abilities – inhibiting hyperglycemia, while simultaneously improving cellular immunity in diabetic patients.

An intriguing finding was the finding that fermented mycelia and broth of C. sinensis had an antihyperglycemic effect in rats treated with nicotinamide and streptozotocin-induced diabetes, with fasting insulin, serum fructosamine concentrations, weight and thymus tissue improvements as a result of reduced fasting insulin and reduced fructosamine concentration levels; weight and thymus tissue improvements as a result of improved weight and improved weight-thymus tissue conditions of these rats (Lo et al. 2004). This activity may be due to FFA content including pentadecanoic acid and palmitic acid that are potent activators GPR40 receptors leading to decreased production by b cells (Lo et al. 2004).

Notably, this fungus can also help improve lung function and cardiovascular health in asthmatics. Research shows it reduces inflammation mediators such as histamine, IL-6, NFkB activity as well as suppressing oxidative stress and inhibiting apoptosis; plus it’s considered an adaptogen, meaning it helps your body cope better with stress while keeping balance within itself.

Lemon Juice

Lemon juice extracted from cordyceps militaris fruiting bodies was recently found to inhibit cell growth and induce apoptosis in human colon cancer cells (CCA-4). Furthermore, this extract boasts antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune-enhancing properties; hence its inclusion in cordyceps mushroom tea production.

A beverage crafted with rooibos leaves, reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum/Lingzhi), lemongrass leaves, cordyceps mushrooms, and Eleuthero roots is reported as effective at treating Hepatitis B among Chinese patients. Its key constituent is vitamin C which promotes production and secretion of bile as well as protein synthesis prevention in liver cells. Furthermore, symptoms associated with Hepatitis B can be alleviated greatly while preparation requires only a blender/large saucepan/lemon juice combination for successful preparation.

Cordyceps has long been recognized for its immunoregulatory properties; now its antifatigue effects have also been investigated. This may be a result of its ability to promote oxygen utilization and decrease acidosis levels in working muscles, as well as improve tolerance against hypoxia-induced acidosis in mice.

Studies of cordyceps’ active ingredients have uncovered that it contains numerous nucleosides, including adenine, adenosine, cytidine, cytosine, guanine, uracil, thymine uridine and 2’deoxyuridine. Studies on their active components have revealed these nucleosides to activate A1 and A2A receptors found in brain, kidney, heart and lung tissue while also having anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties as well as possess cytoprotective, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory properties.

Mannitol, an active component of cordyceps, can increase airway moisture and decrease mucociliary clearance, both key factors for treating cystic fibrosis, bronchiectasis and asthma. Furthermore, studies have also demonstrated how inhaling dry powdered mannitol increases immune response while improving respiratory function while protecting against hypoxia-induced acidosis in asthmatic mice.

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