Cordyceps 冬虫夏草

Cordyceps manipulates insect's brain forcing him to climb the plant or tree, and upon reaching to the top grows out of his head or body! In human beings, it enters through the ears, germinates*成長する* in the mind, causes the host to destroy rival communities, and exits via the mouth, and infects others.

Cordyceps has components that may inhibit coagulation, making it potentially beneficial in stroke and heart attack prevention. A hot water extract of the fungus appeared to stimulate the immune system. In other studies, which have reported that Cordyceps may be useful in treating Hepatitis B. A study from Thailand reported that Cordyceps nipponica might be of value in the treating malaria.

Another review concluded that Cordyceps might be promising as a possible support for heart & lung function.

Interesting fact is that Chinese Olympic athletes use this fungi to improve their performance and stamina.

キノコである「冬虫夏草」は昆虫に寄生して体内に侵入し栄養分を吸収する。暖かくなると発芽して地上に姿を現す。

生薬として健肺、強壮効果、抗がん効果があるとも言われ、健康食品として利用されている。ある陸上競技選手は冬虫夏草エキスを摂取して好成績を残した。

確かドラッグストアに売ってたっけ。色々な効果があるんだな。