Concentrated Organic Cordyceps Militaris Mushroom Powder

Extractions are important for concentrating the medicinal components of Cordyceps and making them bioavailable. Proper extraction methods are necessary to ensure the potency and effectiveness of the product.

Hot water extraction is typically done by decocting pulverized mushrooms in hot water for several hours. This is useful in extracting the active components such as Adenosine, Cordycepin, Cordycepic Acid, and Beta-glucans. 

• Adenosine and Cordycepin are the most bioactive compounds found within Cordyceps. Cordycepin is exclusive to Cordyceps militaris and not found within Ophiocordyceps sinensis. 
• Cordycepic Acid is also known as D-Mannitol and has various activities including anti-cancer properties. 
• Beta-glucans are fungal polysaccharides shown to have great benefits to immune function.

Cordyceps products come from two species: Ophiocordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps militaris. Ophiocordyceps sinensis grows from caterpillars in China's mountains and has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. Due to its rarity and high price, a variation called CS-4 Cordyceps, made from liquid mycelium, is used instead.

Cordyceps militaris, on the other hand, is more commonly used in medicinal products today. It is generally considered superior due to its unique compounds like cordycepin, its production from the fruiting body, and its sustainability. Cordyceps militaris contains 90 times more cordycepin than Ophiocordyceps sinensis, making it a more potent and effective option.

A high quality Cordyceps Militaris mushroom powder should be made from the whole fruiting body.

We want consumers to be cognisant of myceliated grain products that contain high amounts of grain or substrate filler. While they are still beneficial, more often than not, the mycelium mushroom product will need to be consumed at higher doses than pure fruiting-body products. 

Fruiting Body Must Be The Primary Component: Dr Noel’s Cordyceps mushroom Powder is made specifically only of the mushroom fruiting body. The fruiting body contains a higher concentration of the beneficial compounds like beta-glucans, as well as betulin, betulinic acid, and lupeol.

Some brands may advertise mycelium because it is cheaper and faster to produce compared to the fruiting body. Products where the primary component is mycelium, mycelium substrate, mycelial biomass, myceliated brown rice, or any other grains are often considered lower quality in comparison because of the substrate attached to it.

As an Australian founded, owned, and operated business we love local produce. However, people are unaware that China is the birthplace of medicinal mushrooms and has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. It predates Western medicine and natural supplements, long before Cordyceps mushroom powders made it to Australian shelves and used as dietary supplements in Western Cultures.

There is frequent discussion about the quality of health foods and supplements coming from China. Yes, some main cities of China have high rates of air pollution which is not ideal for soil quality, but this does not mean Chinese medicinal mushroom products are low quality. In fact, it is quite the opposite. The anti-Chinese sentiment around medicinal mushrooms is quite contradictory to its medicinal historical Chinese roots.

Unfortunately, this sentiment is a marketing ploy for some opportunistic brands to promote cheaper, inferior, locally grown products that can result in less bioavailability, impacting the reduction of the health benefits that medicinal mushrooms can truly offer.

China is the largest producer of organic medicinal mushrooms in the world. The highest quality Cordyceps mushrooms are grown in the rural mountain areas of China – away from polluted areas. This is where our Cordyceps Mushrooms are wild grown one white birch trees.

With over 30 years of research and usage, our organic farm and lab in rural China has some of the most potent medicinal mushroom products in the global market, and also has one of the most sophisticated extraction labs in the world.

Our Cordyceps Mushrooms are Dao Di (also known as Di Dao or Di Tao in the Western world) which signifies that it is grown in its authentic and traditional environment, ensuring maximum potency and efficacy.

The term Dao Di lacks a perfect English translation but combines 'Dao,' originally used for districts in ancient China, and 'Di,' relating to soil and geography, roughly translating to geo-authentic.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Dao Di herbs are celebrated for their superior quality and therapeutic effects. Historically, specific regions were recognized for producing the best medicinal herbs due to unique environmental conditions, traditional cultivation methods, and historical legacy.

Factors that contribute to Dao Di status include:

Geographical Origin

The herb must be grown in a region with the ideal soil, climate, and altitude.

Traditional Cultivation

Adherence to ancient methods of planting, harvesting, and processing.

Purity and Potency

Herbs are tested for their active compounds to ensure they meet the highest standards.

Using Dao Di Cordyceps mushrooms ensures you are receiving a product that is authentic, potent, and of the highest quality, reflecting centuries of Chinese medicinal heritage.

You can add Dr Noel's Cordyceps Mushroom Powder to your smoothies, coffee, tea, or any other beverage. It can also be mixed into soups, sauces, or sprinkled on your favourite dishes.

Yes, our Cordyceps Mushrooms and all our medicinal mushroom powders are fully certified organic meeting the highest standards around the world to assure you of the quality of our ingredients.

Each organic ingredient is extracted from areas that are clean and with temperatures that are the best for the mushrooms to grow organically better!

Cordyceps Mushroom Powder is generally well-tolerated. However, some people may experience mild digestive discomfort. If you experience any adverse effects, discontinue use and consult with a healthcare professional.

Yes, our Cordyceps Mushroom Powder is both gluten-free and vegan, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions.

The recommended dosage is 1/ 4 -1/2 teaspoons (about 1-2 grams) per day. It's best to start with a smaller dose and gradually increase as needed.