Cordyceps Militaris

Parasitic fungus infecting insects, used in traditional herbal medicine for cordycepin content.

Core Principles & Analysis

• Infects insect larvae and pupae, replacing host tissue with fungal mycelium.
• Produces cordycepin, a nucleoside analog studied for antitumor and antiviral activity.
• Unlike wild Cordyceps sinensis, it can be cultivated commercially on grain substrates.

Specifications & Metrics

• ACTIVE COMPOUNDS: Cordycepin