What are the therapeutic properties or benefits that the Cs-4 Cordyceps sinensis may actually have?
Here is a summary from various sources: 1. Effects on the respiratory system Cordyceps could strongly supplement the Lung Qi (energy) and relieve prolonged cough conditions, especially for those of kids and aged people who usually are prone of deficiency of lung qi. 2. Effects on the kidneys Cordyceps have been employed in strengthening the kidney Yang for hundreds of years. People may appear weak, pale, and aversion to cold if deficiency of kidney Yang. For men, it is usually manifested as low sex drive, lower back pain, semen emission, frequent urination etc. For women, cold limbs, low libido, scanty menstruation, sore waist are normal symptoms. 3. Effects on the circulation system Cordyceps has been used to poor circulation and high lipids. A summary of five studies using Cs-4 cordyceps fermentation products on patients recorded a partially or completely improved ECG in 75-88% of the cases. One of these studies also showed a significant reduction in cholesterol, triglycerides and vi
