Cordyceps - Dong Chong Xia Cao Capsules (Cordyceps sinensis; Dong Chong Xia Cao) 100 capsules: V

Functions: Tonifies Kidney Yang, Benefits the Jing-essence, Nourishes Lung Yin, Transforms Phlegm, Tonifies Wei Qi Indications: Kidney and Lung Qi, Yin and Yang deficiency, presenting with fatigue or exhaustion, listlessness, soft and low voice, shortness of breath, constriction of the chest, wheezing, chronic cough, cough with blood, poor appetite, weak and sore lower back and knees, poor muscle tone, night sweats, spontaneous sweat, insomnia, palpitations, irritability, anxiety, forgetfulness, poor memory, lowered sexual drive or performance, frequent urination, all symptoms worse on exertion. Used recently in the treatment of cancer, hyperlipidemia and hypertension. The cultivated form of this herb is now widely used as it has been found to have similar clinical effectiveness, low toxicity, no environmental impact and costs less than wild crafted variety. Standard Dosage: 2-4 capsules daily. Ingredients: Cordyceps sinensis fungus. - Dong chong xia cao. Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) is known as a powerful tonic which gives the body increased vitality and energy. In a Newsweek interview (Sept. 27, 1993) trainer Ma Junren reported that he contributed the breaking of several long distance running world records to their use of the mushroom Cordyceps sinensis. Cordyceps increases vitality and stamina by: • Improving the cellular energy production; • Improving the utilization of oxygen in the body; • Improving the blood flow in the body, making oxygen and nutrients more rapidly available to all parts of the body. WHAT OTHER BENEFITS IS CORDYCEPS KNOWN FOR? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Cordyceps is famous for its use as an aphrodisiac. Recent research in China and Japan has shown a 64% success rate among men suffering from sexual dysfunction, vs. 24% in the placebo group; According to TCM, Cordyceps maintains healthy blood circulation. Recently, western scientists have demonstrated that Cordyceps drastically lowers cholesterol concentrations. In a study in which 9 hospitals participated with a total of 273 patients, a two months daily treatment with 3 grams Cordyceps lowered total cholesterol by 17%. Beneficial cholesterol (HDL) was elevated by 27%, while triglyceride concentration was lowered by 9% on average; Cordyceps protects kidneys against the side effects of certain antibiotics, and is widely used in TCM as a tonic for kidneys; There are strong indications that Cordyceps stimulates the immune system. Research has shown that the greater the amount of Cordyceps taken, the more one can fight off bacterial and viral diseases; Cordyceps enhances the natural anti-oxidant systems in the body; Cordyceps protects kidneys against the side effects of certain antibiotics, and is widely used in TCM as a tonic for kidneys.