Shop organic produce from Bhutan

Shopping Cart

Wild Grade A+ Cordycep

$93.50

Weight *
Quantity

Product Description: 

  • Grade A+ Bhutan Wild Cordyceps
  • Harvest in Laya District (Altitude: 3800m, Latitude: 27°54'13.29 N, 89°43'36.8 E, Avg Temperature: 17°C, Population: 3000)
  • Avg weight of 0.35g

Bhutan Cordyceps (Yartsa Goenbub) is an annual harvest that matures between May to July of the year.

Every year, in late June, licensed Bhutanese farmers will ascend the sacred mountains in the regions of Paro, Wangduephodrang, Gasa, Lhuntse, Trashigang, Trashiyangtse, and Bumthang in search of Cordyceps.

Harvesting is extremely difficult because of its remoteness near the border of the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China and negative temperature.

WHY BHUTAN WILD CORDYCEPS

Environmental condition determines the quality of the Cordyceps. Bhutan's best wild Cordyceps are produced in naturally cold environments, in Khangdang of Bumthang above 3500m and Shingchenla of Laya above 5010m.

TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE & AYURVEDA INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE BENEFITS:

Malignant Tumor, Liver Disease, Kidney Diseases, Low Blood Pressure, and Dizziness. Bronchitis, Cough and Cold, Arthritis, Jaundice, Prostate Enlargement, Chronic Pain, Sciatica and Backache, and Diabetics. Rheumatism, Coronary Heart Disease, and Alcoholic Hepatitis

SELECTING GOOD WILD CORDYCEPS

Cordyceps are usually graded according to the thickness of the larva body. According to the Department of Pharmacology, Sikkim Manipal Institutes of Medical Science, concludes that the more intense the eyes of the cordyceps are, the higher the active ingredient, the better the effect.

The body section should be plump, yellowish, complete with eight pairs of legs, while the fungi section should be intact.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BHUTAN WILD CORDYCEPS AND TIBETAN CORDYCEPS

The key difference between the Bhutan Wild Cordyceps and the Tibetan Cordyceps are the colour of the eyes; red colour eyes mean higher the adenosine level, and black colour eyes mean lower adenosine level found in the Cordyceps. 

CORDYCEPS BENEFITS IN CANCER: (CHINESE HERBAL COOKING - YOUR COMPANION DURING CANCER - TTSH COMPLEMENTARY INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC) ADENOSINE PHARMACOLOGICAL EFFECTS

Cordyceps has possible anti-cancer properties. Researchers at the University of Nottingham found that cordycepin, a compound extracted from Cordyceps, effectively stopped the growth of several types of cancers.

At low doses, Cordycepin interfered with the production of proteins required for cell multiplication and tumour growth. At higher doses, Cordycepin directly induced cell death.

SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH:

A scientific report published on 22nd of November 2016 by the State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine, the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, and the University of Macau - "Cordyceps collected from Bhutan, an appropriate alternative of Cordyceps sinensis." 

Identification of Bhutanese Cordyceps via morphological characteristics of Bhutanese Cordyceps compared to Natural Cordyceps Sinesis were similar, but the distinct difference lies in their eyes

According to GenBank NCBI nucleotide database, ITS sequence of Bhutanese Cordyceps was 99% homologous to that of C. sinensis. Confirming the fungus in Bhutanese Cordyceps as C. sinensis. 

The mitochondrial results of the COI and Cytb sequences in host insect of Bhutanese Cordyceps suggested that species of host insect of Bhutanese Cordyceps belonged to Hepialidae sp, which was per those of Cordyceps Sinensis. 

REFERENCE:

Wu, D.-T. et al. Cordyceps collected from Bhutan, an appropriate alternative of Cordyceps sinensis. Sci. Rep. 6, 37668; DOI: 10.1038/srep37668 (2016).

Traditional Uses and Medicinal Potential of Cordyceps Sinensis of Sikkim. Ayurveda Regional Research Institute,1Department of Pharmacology, Sikkim Manipal Institutes of Medical Sciences, Gangtok, Sikkim, India

HOW TO EAT BHUTAN WILD CORDYCEPS THE RIGHT WAY

BOIL CORDYCEPS WITH WATER 

Pour boiling water into a pot of Cordyceps sinensis (1-3 pieces) 
Slimer it for 10 minutes on low heat 
Pour and consume it immediately (Color of the extract will be light brownish colour)
Add water and simmer for another 10 minutes in low heat
Repeat all the processes until the colour of the extract no longer remains light brownish) 
Lastly, consume the Cordyceps directly

STEW WITH MEAT (SOUP BASED) -

Cordyceps and stew are the best to eat together, but be aware that Cordyceps cannot be stewed too long, as nutrients can be easily lost through prolonging boiling.

1) Steamed Chicken with Cordyceps: 4 servings

300g chicken thighs, 15g cordyceps, two pieces dried tangerine peel, 15g dried red dates, shredded ginger, spring onion, sesame oil, 2 tbsp Chinese rice wine, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp sugar, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp cornflour

2) Lean Pork Soup with Cordyceps: 6 servings

500g lean pork, 15g cordyceps, 15g wolfberries, 15g red dates, 15g pseudostellaria root, and 1/2 tsp salt.

3) Egg with Cordyceps and Rock Sugar: 2 servings

Two medium eggs, 3g cordyceps, and 30g rock sugar

Bhutan Wild Cordyceps Health Benefits Articles: 

Be the first to review this

Kuzuzangpo la!

Sign up to our newsletter today to get the latest exclusive deals, promotions and new products

By signing up to our newsletter, you are agree to receive emails from Bhutan Natural
To know more how we keep your data safe, refer to our Data Protection Policy