Cordyceps sinensis and cordyceps flower are not related! Many people hear the name and assume that cordyceps flower is a part of Cordyceps sinensis, but this is not the case. So why is there such a big price difference between the two?

Cordyceps flower is not a flower; it is actually a type of fungus, just like shiitake mushrooms and king oyster mushrooms, etc. While it is nutritious, containing protein, amino acids, etc., it does not have medicinal value.

Cordyceps sinensis, on the other hand, is a precious traditional Chinese medicine. In terms of efficacy and potency, it surpasses cordyceps flower. Cordyceps sinensis is chosen for medicinal use, while cordyceps flower is used for general consumption or in popular health soups.

Cordyceps sinensis contains the following 3 components that cordyceps flower does not have, meaning cordyceps flower does not possess the lung and kidney nourishing benefits of cordyceps:

Cordyceps polysaccharides: Nourish yin and kidney, enhance immunity, activate macrophages
Adenosine: Relieve stress and tension, alleviate insomnia, anti-fatigue, replenish qi and blood
Cordycepic acid: Relieve nasal allergy symptoms, soothe the trachea, stop bronchial cough and asthma, strengthen kidney qi