Cook cordeceps?
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Happy Mama:
How do we eat it in powder form? Just scoop and swallow? or mix with water?bigsnoopy:
If you want to save time, then ask the shop to grind into powder n consume but not reccommended for very young children.
Ya agree. Actually eating the powder version will give the maximum benefits... -
Happy Mama:
I was told a different version. Double boil is better but the entire cordycep must be eaten including the root. If you grind, you need to dry in the oven first so this changes the property of the cordycep. Anyway. I think grinding is really good for convenience.... I find double boil has another ingredient called mother's love..... :lol:bigsnoopy:
If you want to save time, then ask the shop to grind into powder n consume but not reccommended for very young children.
Ya agree. Actually eating the powder version will give the maximum benefits... -
tigger88:
How do we eat it in powder form? Just scoop and swallow? or mix with water?[/quote]They make into capsules.Happy Mama:
[quote=\"bigsnoopy\"]If you want to save time, then ask the shop to grind into powder n consume but not reccommended for very young children.
Ya agree. Actually eating the powder version will give the maximum benefits... -
tigger88:
How do we eat it in powder form? Just scoop and swallow? or mix with water?
The medicine shop guy will put the powder into capsules for you...
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ksi:
I was told a different version. Double boil is better but the entire cordycep must be eaten including the root. If you grind, you need to dry in the oven first so this changes the property of the cordycep. Anyway. I think grinding is really good for convenience.... I find double boil has another ingredient called mother's love..... :lol:
Alamak! I always throw away! What a waste! :stupid: -
OIC, thanks thanks…feel so suaku.
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All the dear mummies here…
A few worms with a fungus growing on them cost a few hundreds bucks…what are the health benefits for that few worms? Even if they have the intended health benefits, do you think that just consuming a few will achieve the intended health benefits? -
http://www.chinese-herbs.org/cordyceps/benefits.html
Cordyceps Benefits
Nowadays Cordyceps Sinensis is something new, special, and hardly familiar to the Western world. Scientists have not managed to study it properly for the time being. The greatest source of information about Cordyceps is its motherland – China, where researchers have already been working for some time on the unclosing the secrets and mysteries of the fungus.
The further statements about health benefits of the mushroom are the results of the numerous Chinese trials of Cordyceps; therefore, they are at first hand.
Enhancing and strengthening of the immune system. Cordyceps is supposed to increase the number of the Natural Killer Cells, which are responsible for the body defense against viruses and bacteria. Some trials show that the fungus works effectively in the leukemia stricken individuals.
Improving sexual function in men and increasing libido by stimulating the production of sex hormones. Cordyceps may also be a means for fighting female infertility.
Building muscles and improving physical performance. Those Chinese athletes, who use Cordyceps, tend to show better results than the other sportsmen.
Providing anti-aging and fatigue reducing effects. The fungus works as an antioxidant and increases cellular formation, especially in the elderly patients. It also promotes more restful sleep, soothes the nervous system, and reduces anxiety, thus working as a sedative.
Improving the respiratory function. Cordyceps shows good results in fighting against cough, chronic bronchitis and asthma, since it relaxes bronchial walls and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Enhancing cellular oxygen uptake. This benefits all the body systems, giving them more energy and vitality.
Benefiting vascular system by improving circulation, regulating blood pressure, and strengthening the heart muscle.
Protecting liver and kidneys. Cordyceps improves blood flow to these organs (as well as to the others), which results in their better activity and ability to fight the diseases, including Hepatitis and chronic kidney disease.
Some people may think of the fungi as of something disgusting and ugly. However, the mushrooms do not look so when in a tablet or a capsule. Moreover, Cordyceps will definitely become even attractive to those, who have no trust in the pharmaceutical drugs any more. 2-4 grams (some people consume even up to 9 grams) of the mushrooms per day – it is nor an exorbitant price for the health improvement, which may become obvious as soon as in 1-2 months.
Cordyceps is said to be safe and has no side effects. However, pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children are not recommended to use it, since no studies have been conducted in such persons.
Luckily, time, progress, and the growing demands of the modern society make the scientists keep on working on the unsolved problems and open questions of today. That gives us hopes that soon Cordyceps will become an open book easy to read and understand for all the people. -
But Happy Mama, as i said, even if the above health benefits are true, it has to be consumed at 2-4 grams per days for at least 1-2 months. Boiling a few worms and eat it once a month won’t have the intended benefits.
Moreover, these health benefits can be achieved with other herbs with a much lower and affordable price. Benefits like better immune system, strengthened heart liver etc…built stamina etc…are common also with other food and herbs. I wonder why must use such expensive cordyceps. -
WeiHan:
Due to being down with cough and runny nose problems frequently, it is not wise to be constantly consuming the western medicine as they do not treat but rely on the body for recovery, simply taking symptoms away. So going natural is probably the best way. Things like manuka honey, birds' nest and cordyceps can help and after a period of consumption, if the immunity is built up, then if we do the sums, the expense on doctor's visit is definitely costing more in the long run than to invest in such health tonics which can strengthen the body with consistent consumption for a period of time. Actually a doctor's visit can come up to $80-100+ with lots of medication and nebulisers per visit. 4 visits will average to $400 so why not spend on building the body? Have tried multivits and vitamins but they do not seem to work. I suppose it also depends on the body, what it can absorb.But Happy Mama, as i said, even if the above health benefits are true, it has to be consumed at 2-4 grams per days for at least 1-2 months. Boiling a few worms and eat it once a month won't have the intended benefits.
Moreover, these health benefits can be achieved with other herbs with a much lower and affordable price. Benefits like better immune system, strengthened heart liver etc...built stamina etc...are common also with other food and herbs. I wonder why must use such expensive cordyceps.
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