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Cordyceps sinensis |
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Cordyceps sinensis [¦kȯrd·ə‚seps sī′nen·sis] (mycology) A type of mushroom found on the cold mountain tops and snowy grass marshlands of China that infects insect larvae with spores that germinate before the cocoons are formed; it has been successfully used in clinical trials to treat liver diseases, high cholesterol, and loss of sexual drive. Also known as caterpillar fungus. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tokyo, Japan, Aug 18, 2005 - (JCNN) - NOEVIR announced on August 18 that it has identified a unique property of cordyceps sinensis saccardo, a plant worm native to Tibet. In 1993, the Chinese women's track warn broke nine world records thanks to Cordyceps sinensis (see illustration). |
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