Introduction
Summer grass winter worm
When a single spore falls on a certain species in the high altitudes of the Himalayan mountains, it creates yartsa gunbub which means “summer grass winter worm”. A rare and expensive mushroom, it is used as a remedy in traditional medicine and is classified as Ophiocordyceps Sinesis.
The Ophiocordyceps Sinensis species is a remarkable combination of a caterpillar and fungus. It is an entomopathogenic which means the fungus acts as a parasite of insects more specifically the fungi infects the larvae of a ghost moth.
In ancient China the mushroom was prized for its ability to improve appetite, stamina, libido and endurance as well as to impart enhanced feelings of well being and strong vigor. And in Tibet and Bhutan it has the reputation for being a precious medicinal herb used to treat severe illnesses and ailments.
There is a tale of how Tibetan yak herders noticed that when their cattle fed on the caterpillar fungus, the yaks were more energetic and could graze for much longer. When they themselves consumed the mushroom, they too felt livelier and stronger.
“Summer grass winter worm” illustrates the life cycle of the mushroom while also highlighting the parasitic nature of the fungus which infects the larvae of the ghost moth resulting in the rare formation of worm and mushroom.
About us
Bhutan Cordyceps
In 2004, Bhutan Cordyceps was established in the capital of Bhutan, Thimphu. We are one of the pioneers to deal in the field and also witnessed firsthand the healing effects of cordyceps as a result of a personal experience involving a little boy with urinary tract infection.
The aforementioned little boy recovered from the terrible bout of infection by consuming cordyceps which were given to him by his grandmother who had received it from a monk who had concluded his three year mediation retreat from the remote mountains, the little boy now works for the company and his father is the founder of Bhutan Cordyceps.
Bhutan Cordyceps also helped set the standard of organizing various grades and types of cordcyeps available in the local market by working in conjunction with fellow contenders to establish guidelines and regulations for characteristics of quality.
Our Services
Why Bhutan Cordyceps?
Not only do we have 19 years of experience, we also have a vested interest to ensure that the practice of harvesting this miracle mushroom is sustainable and does not get completely exhausted.
Of our own initiative we chronicled the collection process the people of Lunana partake in as we feel it is remarkable feat of how collectors go through the painstaking method of finding this caterpillar fungus.
Additionally, we are highly meticulous and methodical when it comes to selecting the highest grade and we strive to provide the best to our clients.
All our products are sourced from government sectioned auctions, where we directly meet with the collectors in the presence of officials.
FACTS & Benefits
The power of Bhutanese Cordyceps
One of the most useful things that Cordyceps sinensis appears to do is to enhance cells’ ability to utilize oxygen. This means when more oxygen reaches every cell in the body, it results in greater energy levels and improved respiratory functions.
Although written record of the use of Cordyceps sinensis in traditional Chinese Medicine appeared centuries ago, it wasn’t noticed in the West until recently. The last two decades have seen a significant increase in research on cordyceps as a medicinal mushroom.
While reasons behind some of these benefits are still not fully understood, research has shown some promising proof to back the healing and beneficial properties of cordyceps. For instance, studies have shown that cordyceps contain:
Sterols
Sterols, also known as steroid alcohols, are a type of lipid and believed to lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of heart disease and help prevent heart attacks.
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of chains of sugars. They are known to stabilize blood pressure and aid in overcoming fatigue by acting as an energy storehouse.
Nucleosides
Nucleosides are an active component in the regulation and modulation of various physiological processes in the body. They enhance immune response, effect metabolism and are used as part of anti-viral and anti-cancer agents.
Vitamin B1, B2, B12 and K
These vitamins are all powerful anti oxidants, more specifically:
- Vitamin B1 is an essential nutrient required by the body. It aids in protecting the brain and heart and also boosts the immune system.
- Vitamin B2 assists in breaking down proteins, fats and carbohydrates. It also plays a vital role in maintaining the body’s energy supply.
- Vitamin B12 helps in forming red blood cells and maintaining the central nervous system.
- Vitamin K is crucial factor in bone health and wound healing plus imperative in preventing excessive bleeding.
CONTACT DETAILS
Please get in touch.
PHONE
+975 1711 01 02
+975 7711 69 69
LOCATION
PARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
DEPARTURE HALL, PARO, BHUTAN
info@bhutancordyceps.bt
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