In the view of Chinese medicine, Cordyceps sinensis is a kind of mild and sweet Chinese herbal medicine, which has the function of supplementing and regulating the balance of yin and yang, so it has a wide range of clinical applications and can be used to treat diseases such as deficiency of kidney yin, dizziness, tinnitus, forgetfulness, insomnia, soreness and weakness of waist and knees.

Nutritional components of cordyceps sinensis flowers

Studies have shown that the flowers of Cordyceps sinensis are rich in protein, amino acids, cordycepin, mannitol, cordyceps polysaccharide and other nutrients, among which cordycepin has a certain immune enhancement effect on the human body, thus helping the human body to restore energy.

Pharmacological effects of cordyceps sinensis

1. Enhance immunity

As mentioned above, Cordyceps sinensis contains cordycepin, which can enhance the activity of macrophages in human immune system, thus helping to enhance immune function and improve human disease resistance to a certain extent.

2. Antitumor effect

Studies have shown that Cordyceps polysaccharide in Cordyceps sinensis flowers has a variety of active functions, which can not only improve the body's immunity, but also have a certain anti-tumor effect and help to repair liver injury.

3. Antioxidant effect

Cordyceps acid and superoxide dismutase (SOD), the active antioxidants in Cordyceps sinensis flowers, can help to eliminate excessive oxidative free radicals produced in the body, thus protecting cells from the interference and destruction of free radicals and achieving antioxidant effect.