A healthful treasure

Cordyceps was used as a natural tonic to strengthen vital essence and for promoting longevity.

CORDYCEPS sinensis is the product of a parasitic fungus that infects moth caterpillars with its spores. The fungus latches onto the caterpillar then takes over it completely, killing the caterpillar in the process and mummifying it. The entire caterpillar-shaped fungus is then collected, dried and preserved for medicinal purposes.

Cordyceps has long been treasured as a precious health supplement only the Chinese royal court can afford. It was used as a natural tonic to strengthen vital essence and for promoting longevity.