Dong Chong Xia Ca Cordyceps sinensis mushroom Caterpillar fungus 2000 pcs 5 cm long cheap

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As a combined body of insect and fungus, Cordyceps (Caterpillar fungi) are the result of a parasitic relationship between the fungus Cordyceps and the larva of the ghost moth.

 

Caterpillar fungi belong to Clavicipitaceae under Hypocreales; in summer and autumn, its spores develop into mycelium and attack the larva of the ghost moth to grow and proliferate in their bodies and absorb nutrient from the larva body.

 

 

The larva ends up as a shell of mycelium and form sclerotia.

 

The larva usually hibernates in the soil during winter. In the following summer, the fungus which has invaded the larva bodies will extrude as columnar fruiting bodies and emerges from the ground.

 

Since its shape resembles grass, it is named as Yar-Tsa-Guen-Bub meaning ” summer grass, winter worm”.

 

 

The name Cordyceps comes from the Latin words: cord and ceps, meaning “club” and “head”, respectively and Sinensis (from China). Cordyceps are a type of fungus, better known as a species of edible medicinal, nutritionally beneficial mushrooms.

 

While closely related to other mushrooms, Cordyceps isn’t technically the same as most mushrooms and instead are classified as a powerful form of Ascomycetes fungus and is one of the most popular and widely respected herbs in the world.

 

 

The fungus is the result of spores from Cordyceps Sinensis entering the body of a live caterpillar while it is in the larval form of a large moth native to the region.

 

Upon infection from the spores, strands of filaments called “hyphae” begin to sprout from the spores that then lead to the death of the caterpillar.

 

The hyphae grow longer and more numerous and develop into a relatively large stalk-like fungal fruiting body that emerges from the insect’s carcass after having sapped the caterpillar’s body of all nutrients.

 

 

 

Cordyceps grows naturally on the towering mountain regions of the Himalayas viz. Bhutan, Tibet, China, and Nepal. High altitude which ranges from 3,900 – 5,400 m above sea level and the naturally harsh cold environment provides a conducive environment for the growth of cordyceps.

 

Grading of Cordyceps
The Cordyceps are graded according to the thickness of the larva body. The thicker, the stronger the effect and the higher is the price. In general, Cordyceps are classified by color, size, and weight. In terms of color, Cordyceps are classified into golden yellow, white and black Cordyceps. The golden yellow one is more expensive than the white and black. In terms of size, Cordyceps are classified into big, medium and small categories ranging from 2 cm to 5 cm long.

Cordyceps are graded as A++, A+, B, C & D in laymen’s term however qualitatively, Cordyceps can be broken into eight types roughly. The best quality is one that has 2,000 pieces, which forms a kilogram. It is followed by 3000 pcs/kg; 4,000 pcs/kg, 5,000pcs/kg, 6,000pcs/kg, 7,000 pcs/kg and lastly, the rejects & broken pieces ones.