Cordyceps sinensis (yarsagumba): Pharmacological properties of a mushroom

• Main Authors: Sanjukta Sen (Author), Dipanjan Karati (Author), Rosy Priyadarshini (Author), Tarun Kumar Dua (Author), Paramita Paul (Author), Ranabir Sahu (Author), Gouranga Nandi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Yarsagumba (Cordyceps sinensis or Ophiocordyceps sinensis) is a fungus that parasitizes ghost moth larvae and produces a fruiting body prized as herbal medicine, belonging to the Ophiocordycipitaceae family. Cordyceps species are also known as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as it h...