Is Cordyceps flower the same as Cordyceps sinensis? Its benefits, effects and how to choose it

When people hear "Cordyceps flower", they mistakenly think it is Cordyceps sinensis. In fact, these are two different things. Cordyceps flower is a type of fungus. It is both a food and a medicinal herb. Let's take a look below at the benefits and effects of Cordyceps flower, and its specific nutritional value~

I. Benefits and effects of Cordyceps flower

1. Relieves asthma and cough

Cordyceps flower can relieve cough and asthma. In some dry regions and dry seasons, making soup with Cordyceps flower is absolutely the best choice. It can soothe the throat and lungs, and also has a therapeutic effect on bronchitis

2. Tonifies yang and nourishes the kidneys

If you have kidney deficiency and impotence, if you have weak lower back and nocturnal emissions, don't pay 998, just take Cordyceps flower home. A miraculous tonic for yang. Cordyceps flower can regulate the endocrine system, improve a person's athletic ability, and delay aging.

3. Improves cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health

Cordyceps flower can lower blood pressure and blood lipids, and has a very good effect against coronary heart disease, cerebral thrombosis, numbness of the hands and feet and other conditions. It can improve a person's immune function and make the body healthier

II. How to choose Cordyceps flower

1. Smell the aroma

Cordyceps flower has a unique aroma, close to that of straw mushrooms

2. Look at the color

The color of Cordyceps flower determines its quality.

3. Soaking in water

When Cordyceps flower is soaked, the water will turn light brown. When stewed in soup, the broth and meat will also take on the same color as the Cordyceps flower

III. A few questions about Cordyceps flower

1. Why does Cordyceps flower lose its color after being soaked in water or stewed? Is it dyed?

This is not color loss; it is caused by the inherent yellow pigment seeping out during soaking or stewing

. This is a very normal phenomenon, just as tea changes color after being brewed in water or boiled.

2. Why does Cordyceps flower turn white?

After being stored for a long time and exposed to strong light, the yellow pigment in Cordyceps flower itself decomposes and it turns white. So if it cannot be used up soon

it should be kept sealed and away from light.

3. After Cordyceps flower has been left for a period of time, some roots turn black. Is it moldy?

No, it is not moldy. It is because Cordyceps militaris turns black when it comes into contact with air and oxidizes.

Alright, that's all for the introduction to Cordyceps flower this time~ Did everyone remember it? Just don't mix it up with Cordyceps sinensis~