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( 0 of 532 found this review helpful ) Posted: Oct 9 2005
ok, chinese catarpillar is another name for the 1 active ingredient listed, but it is not clear that that is what it is referring to-- it is a nickname for the Cordyceps sinensis mushroom, also called (Sphaeria sinensis, Dong Chong Xia Cao). "Cordyceps is used for a wide range of conditions including fatigue, sexual dysfunction, coughs, and as an adaptogen or immune stimulant. Cordyceps was originally a rare herb derived from a fungus - Hepialus armoricanus Oberthuer - found growing on caterpillar larvae. Recently researchers have developed fermentation processes to produce large quantities of pharmaceutically pure cordyceps that is identical to the wild variety. Traditional Chinese Medicine Cordyceps is an absolute superstar of the Chinese tonic herbal system, and is an extremely effective and powerful life-enhancing agent, equal to Ginseng and Reishi. Cordyceps is said to build sexual and physical power, mental energy, the immune system and is universally believed in Asia to prolong life... used daily as an anti-aging agent and for the purposes of rejuvenation. As a sexual tonic, Cordyceps is considered to have a profound long range strengthening capacity. It is commonly used for impotence, sexual malaise, frigidity and infertility. Consistent use of Cordyceps helps to strengthen the skeletal structure, and specifically benefits the lower back region, the knees and ankles. It is used for backache due to injury, fatigue, stress or simple aging. Cordyceps is also a major Lung tonic. recovering from an illness or an operation, or after giving birth. In these cases, the Cordyceps helps the patient recover their physical power, to improve their appetite, and to protect the body from infection. Many studies now indicate that Cordyceps can help the body resist a wide range of pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses... and possibly cancer." -from:(...) ....Oh, and by the way, another product/ mushroom called agaricus blazei is a misnomer for agaricus braziliencis, so says Dr. Paul Stamets, the mushroom guru and researcher, in his catalog for mycomedicinals series by newchapter & other stuff he sells. It is also called himemsutake in Japan and God's Mushroom, and apparently is the same as Royal Agaricus [?]-- it seems to cost less under this name, but has long been heralded in Brazil for its energizing and healing properties.
