Caterpillar Fungus vs Nhan Sam Vietnam

Parasitic fungus on caterpillar larvae of Tibetan plateau; one of the most precious adaptogenic tonics in TCM and Tibetan medicine.

The most valuable Vietnamese medicinal herb, grown only in the Ngoc Linh mountains, with highest ginsenoside content.

cordycepin, adenosine, cordycepic acid, beta-glucans, sterols

ginsenoside MR2, majonoside R2, ginsenoside Rb1, Rg1

Kidney and lung deficiency in TCM, Sexual tonification in Tibetan medicine, Chronic fatigue and recovery, Considered one of the most precious medicinal substances in TCM

fatigue, immune weakness, cognitive decline, adaptogen

Adaptogen (clinical evidence), Antifatigue, Immune modulation, Athletic performance

adaptogenic, immunomodulatory, anti-stress, nootropic

1–3 g dried fungus; 400 mg extract 2x daily (cultivated Cordyceps militaris)

200-400mg extract daily

Autoimmune conditions, Concurrent immunosuppressants

insomnia from excess, hormone-sensitive conditions

GI upset, Dry mouth, Mild bleeding risk in excess

insomnia, palpitations