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Bookmark or Share- Chinese caterpillar fungus ( Ophiocordyceps sinensis ) in China ...Caterpillar fungus possesses a plant-like fruiting body and originates from dead caterpillar that fill with mycelia (Fig. 1), it is called chongcao in Chinese due to its insect-shape appearance (Paterson, 2008; Lo et al., 2012). There are 2 critical stages in the growth of Caterpillar fungus.
- Ophiocordyceps sinensis - WikipediaOphiocordyceps sinensis (synonym Cordyceps sinensis), known colloquially as caterpillar fungus, is an entomopathogenic fungus (a fungus that grows on insects) in the family Ophiocordycipitaceae. It is mainly found in the meadows above 3,500 metres (11,500 ft) on the Tibetan Plateau in Tibet and the Himalayan regions of Bhutan , India , and Nepal .
- A Systematic Review of the Mysterious Caterpillar Fungus Ophiocordyceps ...The caterpillar fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis (syn. Cordyceps sinensis) is one of the entomogenous Ascomycetes and parasitizes the larvae of Lepidoptera to form the well-known traditional Tibetan medicine “yartsa gunbu” or, in traditional Chinese medicine, “DongChongXiaCao (冬蟲夏草 Dōng Chóng Xià Cǎo)”(“winter worm-summer ...
- Ophiocordyceps sinensis: A Potential Caterpillar Fungus for the ...This caterpillar fungus produces a variety of pharmacological properties, including anti-tumor, anti-aging, anti-fatigue, anti-inflammation, anti-atherosclerosis, and antioxidant activities. It is also used to treat male sexual disorders and to improve athletic performance.
- What is the Chinese caterpillar fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis ...As in other Cordyceps species, the complete specimen of O. sinensis consists of two parts, the basal caterpillar containing fungal endosclerotium and the upper fungal part (stroma). The caterpillar is usually yellowish, while the stroma is dark brown or black. The caterpillar is usually 3.5–4 cm long, but the stroma is longer, usually 4–10 cm.
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