What is Cordyceps?

Cordyceps militaris is a type of fungus that infects and grows on insects at the high altitudes of Himalayas, specifically the larvae and pupae of moths and butterflies. It is a very special species of mushrooms.

Appearance: 

The final produce has a distinct, orange, club-shaped fruiting body that emerges from the host insect’s body, which has very high nutritional properties.

Traditional Use: 

It has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) as an herbal remedy and is now recognized as a food ingredient and supplement, the awareness about it’s application is now spready very fast and gradually becoming part of household consumption.

Cordyceps militaris has shown potential benefits in areas including boosting energy levels and exercise performance, supporting heart health by improving cholesterol and blood flow, enhancing brain function and offering neuroprotective effects, and contributing to anti-aging and anti-inflammatory processes. It may also help manage blood sugar levels and support immune function. It improves the sexual health, also known as Himalayas’ Viagra.

Akarshak Institute and Cordyceps:

Our institute has also started producing Cordyceps in the existing lab of Saffron cultivation with little changes in the existing lab. We are getting very good quality produce out of our lab.

Training Programs on Cordyceps cultivation

Recently we have started online as well as offline training programs on Cordyceps cultivation with duration of 2 days each. The course involves 30% theory and 70% practical.