Botanical
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is a genus of fungi that grow on insect larvae and are known from traditional Chinese medicine. Supplements mostly use cultivated strains.
Also listed as Cordyceps Sinensis, Cordyceps Militaris, Caterpillar Fungus, Cetepiller Mushroom
What matters beyond the front label?
The Verbraucherzentrale warns about incorrect fungal identity and contamination with mold toxins or heavy metals in medicinal-mushroom products. Species identification and testing of the actual batch address different questions from whether a product works. 1