Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of pyrenomycetous fungi, of which a few-grow upon other fungi, but by far the greater number are parasitic upon insects or their larvæ.
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One is to take a Chinese herb called cordyceps -- C O R D Y C E P S-- this is another mushroom that is very useful for strengthening lungs.
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Such herbs include ginseng, goji berries, codonopsis, rhodeola and cordyceps.
Cathy Margolin, L.Ac. Dipl. OM: Fast Food vs. Fast Natural Food Cathy Margolin 2011
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The fungus became popular in 1993 when two female Chinese athletes, who admitted using cordyceps supplements, beat the world records in the track and field competition at the Stuttgart World Championships for the 1,500-, 3,000-, and 10,000-meter runs.
Training Center: Advice from BCSM on using supplements for cycling 2011
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Commonly known as “dong chong xia cao” summer-plant, winter-worm in Chinese, cordyceps has been used as a tonic food in China and Tibet and has been used as a food supplement and tonic beverage among the rich because of its short supply due to over harvesting.
Training Center: Advice from BCSM on using supplements for cycling 2011
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Their coach attributed the performance to the cordyceps.
Training Center: Advice from BCSM on using supplements for cycling 2011
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Such herbs include ginseng, goji berries, codonopsis, rhodeola and cordyceps.
Cathy Margolin, L.Ac. Dipl. OM: Fast Food vs. Fast Natural Food Cathy Margolin 2011
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The most expensive item right now are cordyceps, a caterpillar fungus imported from Tibet that is good for the liver and kidneys and overall health.
Seeking Alternatives Sumathi Reddy 2012
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Try Herbs -- Use adaptogenic herbs (herbs that help you adapt and balance your response to stress) such as ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, Siberian ginseng, cordyceps, and ashwagandha.
Mark Hyman, MD: Stress Tips: Calm Your Mind, Heal Your Body 2010
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Try Herbs -- Use adaptogenic herbs (herbs that help you adapt and balance your response to stress) such as ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, Siberian ginseng, cordyceps, and ashwagandha.
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The athletes gave credit to an intense training schedule and the use of cordyceps.
Forever Young M.D. Nicholas Perricone 2010
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