botany: cordyceps mushroom is also known as deer fungus and caterpillar fungus. In its native china, it is known as dong chong xia cao, which means winter-worm, summer grass. The fruiting body of the cordyceps mushroom is grass-like in appearance. Tibetan herdsmen first discovered cordyceps over a thousand years ago in the high plateaus of that region, thinking it was a type of grass. They noticed that when their sheep and yaks grazed on cordyceps they became stronger and healthier. Later, chinese herbalists began to use cordyceps for host of human ailments.

active ingredients: polysaccharides, detected by uv,
? ? Cordycepin or 3-deoxyadenosine
specification: polysaccharides, 15%, 20%, 30%,40%
appearance: fine light yellowish powder
particle size: nlt100% 80mesh
moisture: 7% max

polysaccharide
content: mannose, cordycepin, adenosine, galactose, fucose.
cordycepin
chemical name: 3-deoxyadenosine
molecular formula: c7h12o6
molecular weight: 251. 2419
cas#: 73-03-0? ? ? ?
density: 1. 91g/cm3
melting point: 225-229? ? C
boiling point: 627. 2? ? C
flash point: 333. 1? ? C
vapour pressure: 1. 36e-16mmhg at 25? ? C

function of cordyceps extract:
1. Relieves asthma
2. Increases lung function
3. Boosts libido and sexual function
4. Improves athletic performance by increasing energy
5. Strengthen the body
6. Postpone caducity
7. Protect the heart
8. Promote the sleep and appetite
9. Promote the immune system
cordyceps could increasing energy levels, sex drive and athletic performance.