Cordyceps Militaris and its health benefits
If you love mushrooms, then this piece of information is for you. We all know that along with great taste, they offer amazing health benefits too. Packed with a ton of essential vitamins and minerals, they make for an excellent addition to your diet. Recently, a group of scientists have grown one of the costliest mushrooms called ‘Cordyceps Militaris’ that cost Rs 1.5 lakh/kg. Scroll below to know more about the variety and its health benefits. (Image: istock)
What is Cordyceps Militaris?
A group of scientists at Kutch-based Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE) have successfully cultivated – ‘cordyceps militaris’ – a mushroom species that traditionally found its use in Chinese and Tibetan herbal medicines. (Image: istock)
How did they grow it?
According to reports, the scientists grew the mushrooms in 35 jars in a controlled environment in a laboratory within 90 days giving 350 grams yield and the mushroom is valued at Rs1.50 lakh per kg. (Image: istock)
Benefits of Cordyceps Militaris
It is rich in anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, anti-fibrotic, anti-HIV, anti-malaria and anti-fatigue properties. (Image: istock)
Why is Cordyceps Militaris in demand?
As per experts, it has proven to reduce the tumor size in the body. Also, it helps in boosting cellular energy, and strengthening of cardiac muscles. It is good for the respiratory system and cures asthma and helps in expansion of bronchus and even prevents pulmonary emphysema. (Image: istock)
Uses of Cordyceps Militaris
It is widely used as an energy tonic as it enhances stamina and promotes antibodies. (Image: istock)