The Scientific Rediscovery of an Ancient Chinese Herbal Medicine: Cordyceps sinensis Part I.

Authors :: Jia-Shi Zhu
Halpern, Georges M.
Jones, Kenneth
Source :: Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine. Fall1998, Vol. 4 Issue 3, p289. 15p. 15 Charts.
Publication Year :: 1998
Abstract: Part I. Provides information on Cordyceps sinensis Sacc., a fungus highly valued in China as a tonic food and herbal medicine that provides lung protection and kidney improvement. Concepts of the kidney and lung in traditional Chinese medicine; Description of Cordyceps; Information on preclinical studies on the effects of Cordyceps.

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