Cordyceps Sinensis Or Cordyceps Militaris, Which One Should You Choose?

1. Different Definitions And Characteristics

(I). Definition And Characteristics Of Cordyceps

It usually refers to Cordyceps sinensis, which is a complex of the fruiting body of Cordyceps sinensis and the dead insect sclerotium. From the appearance, its insect body is like a silkworm, relatively rough, dark yellow to yellow-brown in color, with obvious ring patterns, reddish-brown head, with a fruiting seat, 8 pairs of legs on the abdomen, of which 4 pairs of thoracic legs are more obvious. In terms of growth characteristics, Cordyceps sinensis has a unique performance, with the characteristics of "worms in winter and grass in summer". In winter, the Cordyceps sinensis fungus parasitizes the well-developed Cordyceps bat moth larvae and grows. After being attacked, the larvae will drill into the shallow layer of the ground. As the fungus continues to grow in its body, the larvae's internal organs gradually disappear. In spring, the hyphae begin to grow, and in summer they will grow out of the ground, forming the Cordyceps sinensis we see.

(II). Definition And Characteristics Of Cordyceps Militaris

Cordyceps militaris, also known as northern cordyceps, northern cordyceps, or simply Cordyceps militaris, is a type species of the Ascomycetes, Hypomorphales, Claviceps, and Cordyceps genus. Its scientific name is Cordyceps militaris (L.ex Fr.) Link. It is a complex composed of a stroma and a sclerotium. It belongs to the Ascomycetes and reproduces sexually through heterothallic mating. Its asexual form is Paecilomyces militaris. In terms of appearance, the stroma of Cordyceps militaris is solitary or several, cylindrical, 2-7cm long, about 4mm in diameter, and can grow from all parts of the host insect body. The color is pale yellow, orange-yellow to orange-red, and usually unbranched; the fertile part is columnar to rod-shaped, 1-3.5cm long and 3-10mm thick. Its insect body is generally smaller than Cordyceps sinensis, and the mushroom sticks are mostly curved.

2. Differences In Nutrients

Cordyceps sinensis is rich in protein, fat, amino acids, vitamins and other nutrients. Among them, amino acids include a variety of essential amino acids for the human body, and also contain a variety of biologically active ingredients such as cordycepin. In addition, it also contains trace elements such as calcium, potassium, chromium, nickel, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, etc. These ingredients work together to make it nourishing, strengthening, moistening the lungs and kidneys. For example, the unsaturated fatty acids it contains have a positive health care effect on the human cardiovascular system and other aspects.

Cordyceps militaris also contains nutrients such as protein, cordyceps polysaccharides, and trace elements. Its protein content can be as high as 40.7%. Among the 19 kinds of amino acids in the protein, the essential amino acids for the human body are complete in variety, sufficient in quantity and appropriate in proportion, which is basically the same as Cordyceps sinensis. In addition, the currently cultivated Cordyceps militaris is also rich in a variety of vitamins and minerals. This is a human immune enhancer recognized by international medicine, which plays an important role in improving human immunity and regulating body balance.

Overall, there are differences in the types and contents of nutrients in the two, which also makes them have different focuses in terms of efficacy. In actual application and selection, comprehensive considerations can be made based on specific needs.

3. So How Should We Choose?

(I). Different Needs

In real life, when people choose Cordyceps or Cordyceps militaris, efficacy needs are often one of the important considerations. If you focus on nourishing the kidneys, such as low back and knee pain caused by insufficient kidney yang and deficiency of essence and blood, and infertility, Cordyceps sinensis may be a better choice.

When you pay more attention to the effect of regulating blood lipids, Cordyceps militaris can be included in the key considerations. Cordyceps militaris contains a high content of nucleoside components, such as cordyceps polysaccharides, which is recognized by international medicine as a human immune enhancer. It plays an important role in regulating the balance of the body, and it can dilate blood vessels and lower blood lipids, thereby playing a positive role in regulating blood lipids. It also helps to prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and maintain cardiovascular health.

For example, the purpose of health preservation is to improve the body's immunity, fight aging, and relieve chronic inflammation-related diseases. Cordyceps militaris can better meet the needs with its advantages of immune regulation, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It can activate related cells and other mechanisms in the human immune system to enhance the body's immune function and improve the body's disease resistance; its antioxidant effect can remove excess free radicals in the body, reduce the oxidative damage caused by free radicals to cells, and thus delay aging and maintain the body's health; its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects can inhibit inflammatory reactions and reduce the discomfort caused by inflammation.

On the contrary, if health care is to protect the myocardium, regulate blood pressure and heart rate, etc., the role of Cordyceps sinensis is more prominent. It has the function of bidirectionally regulating the body's immune function, and can reduce the damage to the myocardium, maintain the normal function of the myocardium, and help hypertensive patients control blood pressure levels to a certain extent, and improve and regulate conditions such as arrhythmia. It is also commonly used in clinical treatment of chronic hepatitis, chronic renal failure, hypertension, allergic rhinitis and other diseases. In short, according to different health needs, carefully weigh the emphasis on the efficacy of Cordyceps and Cordyceps militaris, so as to make a more reasonable choice that suits your own situation.

(II). Choice Based On Economic Cost

When considering choosing Cordyceps or Cordyceps militaris, economic cost is a factor that cannot be ignored. Cordyceps, usually referring to Cordyceps sinensis, is a species of Cordyceps sinensis that grows in a special environment. It mainly grows in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its vicinity, and other specific areas with high altitudes and cold climates. It is extremely difficult to collect and has limited production. These factors have led to the high price of Cordyceps sinensis in the market, which often becomes a relatively expensive tonic or Chinese medicinal material, making many consumers discouraged. For ordinary consumers, long-term use or large-scale purchases will bring a greater economic burden. Compared with this, Cordyceps militaris has significantly different cost characteristics. Cordyceps militaris can be cultivated on a large scale, and relatively mature artificial cultivation technology has been achieved. Its requirements for the growth environment are not as harsh as Cordyceps sinensis, and the conditions for artificial cultivation are relatively easy to achieve. This allows the production of Cordyceps militaris to be effectively guaranteed, which is more advantageous in cost control, and is reflected in the price is also more affordable, which makes it affordable for more consumers and easier to enter the consumption range of the general public.

For consumers with limited budgets but who want to obtain the benefits of Cordyceps sinensis products, if they only pursue daily health care, regulating body balance, enhancing immunity and other effects, Cordyceps militaris will be a very cost-effective choice. However, if the consumer's financial conditions allow and they value the application of Cordyceps in traditional medicine, then Cordyceps may be an option.

Introducing AMULYN Cordyceps Products:

(I) Highlights of AMULYN Quality Control

Our AMULYN brand has extremely strict quality control over Cordyceps and Cordyceps militaris extracts, which is reflected in multiple key links.

①.In Terms Of Raw Material Selection

AMULYN has formed a professional procurement team to go deep into various high-quality production areas to carefully select Cordyceps and Cordyceps militaris raw materials with good appearance, no pests and diseases, and excellent growth environment. For example, AMULYN will give priority to raw materials from areas with superior ecological environment and suitable altitude. For example, some Cordyceps from plateau areas are in a pure environment, and the soil, climate and other conditions are conducive to the accumulation of rich active ingredients in Cordyceps, ensuring the quality foundation from the source. At the same time, AMULYN has established long-term cooperative relations with many professional Cordyceps breeding bases, strictly supervised the breeding process of the bases, standardized the temperature, humidity, light and other conditions in the planting or breeding links, simulated the most suitable natural growth environment for Cordyceps, and ensured the superior quality of the raw materials.

②. Extraction Process

AMULYN has determined the most suitable extraction method after repeated experiments and optimization, combined with modern advanced extraction technology. For example, the use of supercritical fluid extraction technology can operate in a low-temperature, oxygen-free environment, effectively avoiding the damage of high temperature to the active ingredients, and accurately extracting the core ingredients in Cordyceps and Cordyceps militaris, such as cordycepin and adenosine, with high extraction efficiency and good purity. In addition, AMULYN also adopts a multi-stage extraction and separation process. Through multiple extractions with different solvents and different conditions, various active ingredients are carefully separated, impurities and ineffective ingredients are removed, and the quality of the extracts is further improved.

③.Quality Inspection Link

AMULYN is implemented in accordance with strict national standards and internal corporate standards that are higher than the industry average. Each batch of extracts will be fully tested, covering the precise determination of the content of active ingredients, such as the use of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) to detect the content of cordycepin, adenosine and other ingredients to ensure that they meet or even exceed the specified standards; at the same time, heavy metals, pesticide residues and other harmful substances are strictly checked, and advanced atomic absorption spectrometers and other equipment are used to control various indicators within an extremely low safety range. Only extracts that fully meet the quality requirements can enter the market to fully protect the health and rights of consumers.

(II) AMULYN product efficacy advantages

Compared with other brands, AMULYN brand Cordyceps and Cordyceps militaris extracts show many outstanding features in terms of efficacy.

In terms of enhancing immunity, the polysaccharide compounds and other active ingredients in AMULYN Cordyceps extract are richer and more active, which can more effectively stimulate lymphocyte proliferation and secretion of cytokines, promote the differentiation and maturation of T lymphocytes, enhance the phagocytic function of macrophages, and enhance the overall immune response ability of the body. For the anti-fatigue effect, the purity and content of ingredients such as adenosine analogs contained in AMULYN Cordyceps extract are more advantageous, and its central nervous system stimulant effect is stronger, which can relieve the fatigue caused by mental work faster and help people recover quickly after work.

In terms of regulating blood sugar and blood lipids, AMULYN's Cordyceps extract relies on unique technology and precise ingredient extraction, and the active ingredients such as triterpenoid compounds in it are more targeted for regulating blood sugar and blood lipids. It can not only more significantly promote insulin secretion, improve insulin resistance, and regulate glucose metabolism, but also more effectively reduce serum total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, prevent fat generation and accumulation, and maintain blood sugar and blood lipids within the ideal normal range. For patients with metabolic diseases such as diabetes and hyperlipidemia, it can better assist in controlling the disease, reduce the risk of complications, and protect health.

AMULYN's Cordyceps and Cordyceps militaris extracts rely on strict quality control. From raw material selection, extraction process to quality inspection, every link is refined to ensure the high quality of the extracts to the greatest extent. At the same time, compared with other brands in terms of product efficacy, it also shows significant advantages. Whether it is improving immunity, anti-fatigue or regulating sugar and lipid metabolism, it can bring better results to users. Welcome everyone to choose us!