Bio-fermentation technology
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Bio-fermentation technology makes it possible to grow a number of fungi in large tanks and, in a matter of days, a large quantity can be produced. The technology has now become highly advanced and is making previously rare herbs like Cordyceps
and Ganoderma
much more accessible. Many studies indicate that the chemical nature of this biotechnology Cordyceps is almost identical to that of the wild variety. The Cordyceps contained in most commercial products is produced by this technology.
and the Cordyceps most commonly found in Chinese herb stores is cultivated.
. For vegetarians, and those who do not want to consume caterpillars, the new technology provides a solution. The fermentation technology does not include the caterpillar in the growing process. The fungus is grown without the use of animal nutrients and the result is a 100% pure "vegetarian" health product.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps is a genus of ascomycete fungi that includes about 400 described species. All Cordyceps species are endoparasitoids, mainly on insects and other arthropods ; a few are parasitic on other fungi. The best known species of the genus is Cordyceps sinensis, first recorded as yartsa gunbu in...
and Ganoderma
Ganoderma
Ganoderma is a genus of polypore mushrooms which grow on wood and include about 80 species, many from tropical regions. Because of their extensive use in traditional Asian medicines, and their potential in bioremediation, they are a very important genus economically. Ganoderma can be differentiated...
much more accessible. Many studies indicate that the chemical nature of this biotechnology Cordyceps is almost identical to that of the wild variety. The Cordyceps contained in most commercial products is produced by this technology.
Wild Cordyceps
Studies show that wild Cordyceps is richer in certain components and the proportion of components is different, which probably makes a difference in activity. Cultivated Cordyceps is still a premium tonic herbTraditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage , exercise , and dietary therapy...
and the Cordyceps most commonly found in Chinese herb stores is cultivated.
Standardization
Highly controlled by scientific means during its growth and "standardized", every batch is virtually identical and, in a sense, "perfect." This is very important in pharmaceutical terms because without standardization, it is difficult or impossible to develop drug-type standards for substances like Cordyceps. Once a herb can be standardized, all kinds of studies can be conducted that will be accepted by the scientific community. However, standardization, by itself, does not make a product effective.Cost
Products can be produced more cheaply by bio-fermentation. High quality wild Cordyceps is rare and now sells for well over a thousand dollars a pound in cities like Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York or London. The culture-grown Cordyceps is available at a third of the cost, with approximately the same benefits. Fermentation technology makes this substance more readily available.Vegetarian
Wild Cordyceps, by weight, is mostly caterpillarCaterpillar
Caterpillars are the larval form of members of the order Lepidoptera . They are mostly herbivorous in food habit, although some species are insectivorous. Caterpillars are voracious feeders and many of them are considered to be pests in agriculture...
. For vegetarians, and those who do not want to consume caterpillars, the new technology provides a solution. The fermentation technology does not include the caterpillar in the growing process. The fungus is grown without the use of animal nutrients and the result is a 100% pure "vegetarian" health product.