Lung-nourishing effects of Cordyceps? How to use for people with lung disease!

As one of the rare medicinal herbs, "advertised" with many miraculous effects: Increasing resistance, strengthening the kidneys, anti-aging, preventing cancer..., is Cordyceps really good? Is the lung-strengthening effect of Cordyceps real or just a rumor? The following article by NanoFrance will help you find the answer!

I. Lung-nourishing effects of Cordyceps – Is it real?

1. Research proves the lung-nourishing effect of Cordyceps

A clinical study involving 50 asthma patients found that a group treated with Cordyceps demonstrated an improvement rate of 81.3% within 5 days, compared to 61% within 9 days for the group treated with conventional antihistamines. (Halpern, G. Cordyceps, Medicinal Mushrooms of Chinas Avery Publishing 1999: 63-70.)

After one month of use, patients with respiratory diseases felt strong and could jog for 200 meters. Patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) using cordyceps had improved cough, phlegm, and other lung symptoms.

Studies also show the reasons why Cordyceps is so effective:

• Rich in amino acids, has a high effect on the lungs.
• The polysaccharides in this precious medicinal herb help restore damaged lung alveolar cells. 

2. Is Cordyceps good for the lungs?

From initial studies, experts have identified three outstanding effects of Cordyceps on the lungs:

Prevention and treatment support for lung-related diseases

→ Tonifies the lungs and kidneys, stops bleeding and eliminates phlegm, and enhances bronchial function.

→ Regulates bronchial smooth muscle, inhibits and eliminates Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other bacteria that can cause lung infections

→ Restore damaged lung alveolar cells

→ Soothes the bronchial wall, dilates arteries to prevent bronchial narrowing leading to angina

→ Promotes the production of Adrenaline (A hormone that stimulates and regulates the increase in oxygen supply to the brain and muscles, dilates the pupils and inhibits unnecessary body functions in emergency situations such as anaphylactic shock, sudden drop in blood pressure, narrowed airways, blocking normal breathing.)

Cordyceps has proven to be highly effective for lung diseases, bronchial asthma, smokers, asthma sufferers...

Effective for lung cancer patients

The active ingredient Cordycepine in Cordyceps has a strong ability to inhibit and eliminate bacteria that cause infections and lung cancer.

According to Professor Dai Duy Ban, the active ingredient Cordycepine has a similar role to the synthetic chemical drug Acryclorvir in treating viral and bacterial infections. Cordycepine produces a mechanism that interrupts DNA synthesis, similar to the cancer prevention effect of some other chemotherapeutic agents.

Cordyceps restores lung function after CV19

The lungs are one of the body parts most affected by recovered F0 patients. The most common lesions: open lung, pulmonary fibrosis, pneumonia, thickening of the inter-aqueous septa, emphysema... Accompanied by symptoms: difficulty breathing, rapid breathing, shortness of breath...

With the effect of restoring and regenerating damaged lung cells, Cordyceps also has a good effect in restoring lung function after CV19.

So, the answer to the question: Does Cordyceps have the effect of strengthening the lungs? → Definitely YES!

II. How should people with lung disease use Cordyceps?

1. About dosage

For mild lung diseases: 1g/time, 1 time/day (from 12 years old and up) and 0.5g/time, 1 time/day (from 12 years old and under).

For chronic lung diseases: 1g/time, 3 times/day, 20 days/course (from 12 years old and up). For patients 12 years old and under: 0.5g/time, 1 time/day (severe cases 3 times/day).

Note: The above weight is calculated based on dried cordyceps. For fresh cordyceps, you need to x2.

2. How to prepare Cordyceps

Remedy for cough and bronchitis with Cordyceps

Ingredients: 10g cordyceps, 8g white mulberry bark, 6g fritillary flower, 3g licorice, 2g fennel.

Boil the above ingredients with 400ml of water in a traditional Chinese medicine pot and cook. Divide into 2-3 doses/day. Dosage can be increased or decreased to suit the user.

Making Cordyceps tea

Brew tea in the ratio of 1g dried cordyceps: 150ml warm water about 65-70ºC. Brew for about 5-10 minutes in a glass teapot. You can add dried chrysanthemum, dried rose, ginseng, licorice... to enhance the flavor.

Note: Before making tea, rinse the cordyceps with warm water once to remove impurities and odors.

Is the lung-nourishing effect of Cordyceps real? – Hopefully, the information in this article will help you answer your questions. Use this rare medicinal herb carefully so that it can maximize its effects!

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