Most of traditional Chinese medicine substances come from herbal plants. The medicinal
quality of herbal plants varies with the locations of cultivation, the parts of the herb collected …

The use of herbal medicinal products and supplements has increased during last decades.
At present, some herbs are used to enhance muscle strength and body mass. Emergent …

Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis) sinensis, the Chinese caterpillar fungus, is a unique
and precious medicinal fungus in traditional Chinese medicine which has been used as a …

Traditional Chinese herbal medications (TCHMs) are frequently used in conjunction with
western pharmacotherapy for treatment of chronic kidney diseases (CKD) in China and …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is debilitating, increasing in incidence worldwide, and a
financial and social burden on health systems. Kidney failure, the final stage of CKD, is life …

Medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries in Asian countries owing to their
beneficial effects on health and longevity. Previous studies have reported that a single …

Diabetes mellitus is the most common chronic disease in the world, and a wide range of
drugs, including Chinese herbs, have been evaluated for the treatment of associated …

Cordyceps sinensis (CS) is an entomogenous fungus used as a tonic food and Chinese
medicine to replenish health. This study investigated the protective effects of CS in rats post …

The book contains chapters on collection, grading and market; caterpillar fungus linked
socio-economic development; evolving trade and marketing; and ecological consequences …

Objectives Cordyceps sinensis (cordyceps) is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine
as adjuvant immunosuppressive agent in patients with kidney transplant. This review …