Where is the best production of Cordyceps sinensis?
The main producing areas of Cordyceps sinensis in China are the alpine regions of Tibet, Sichuan, Qinghai, Yunnan and other provinces, and the plant shape is rather strange, among which Cordyceps sinensis produced in Naqu and Qamdo in Tibet has the best quality.
Cordyceps sinensis is generally excavated and listed around May, but Tibet will be a little later than other regions. This traditional Chinese medicine has high nutritional value, and has the functions of tonifying kidney, benefiting lung, benefiting essence, stopping bleeding and resolving phlegm.
Cordyceps sinensis from different producing areas in Tibet
Tibet is rich in cordyceps naqu. Most of the cordyceps here grow on Qiangtang grassland. The quality of Cordyceps here is the highest in the world, and the surface color is Huang Chengcheng, which is clean and neat. It will mature around May, and the price of one gram is around 300 yuan.
Cordyceps sichuanensis
Sichuan is rich in Liangshan Cordyceps sinensis, which is solitary, delicate and hard in texture and belongs to lung and kidney meridians. It is harvested in winter and has the effect of tonifying lung and benefiting qi after being used as medicine.
Cordyceps qinghaiensis
Qinghai Cordyceps sinensis is a national geographical indication product, which mostly grows in alpine mountainous areas. Cordyceps sinensis here is a good tonic, with brown color and thick meat, which has the functions of strengthening brain, improving intelligence and prolonging life.
Cordyceps yunnanensis
Yunnan is one of the main producing areas of Cordyceps sinensis. Cordyceps sinensis here is mainly yellowish brown, which is a precious nourishing Chinese medicine. When harvested in April-May, it can tonify deficiency and strengthen the body.