Bhutan Cordyceps health benefits guides? Codyceps sinesis is found in Asia, tucked in between the Himalayas on the Tibetan plateau. The fruiting body of the fungus has evaded attempts at successful commercial cultivation, and is therefore highly prized. It is getting harder and harder to find, causing conflicts in the areas where it is harvested and bringing the price up to insane valuations. For example, the price has risen from about $5 per gram in the late ‘90s to upwards of $72 per gram today! If you find a supplement that claims to include C. sinensis, it is most likely just not true. The demands for supplemental Cordyceps today are just too high to rely on wild harvested Cordyceps sinensis- and using the fungus in this way is unsustainable both ecologically and economically.
Kingdom of Bhutan also known as the Land of Thunder Dragon is a landlocked country in South Asia. The tiny Himalayan nation is sandwiched between two giants, India and China. Bhutan was once isolated from the world until tourism began in 1974. This enigmatic Buddhist Kingdom is well known for its unique culture, breathtaking landscapes and Gross National Happiness philosophy. Bhutan is also one of the world champions in environmental protection and agriculture is one of the main sources of income for the Bhutanese. Hence, cordyceps are very unique and significant agricultural products for Bhutan. It is a truly intriguing country where one can only know and witness the charm by transporting themselves there physically.
Certain varieties of Cordyceps grow parasitically on the caterpillars of particular moths. Some species of Cordyceps are called “winter worm” (these mushrooms grow on a caterpillar, after killing it and filling it with mycelium) and “summer grass”. These endangered mushrooms only occurs in the high mountains (the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau) in southwestern China and Tibet. Fortunately, the mycelia of Cordyceps sinensis can also be grown domestically, using a substrate such as rice. Read even more info at Bhutan Cordyceps Green Tea.
Good for the heart: The effects of cordyceps to improve the heart is becoming increasingly apparent. In fact, cordyceps are approved in China for the treatment of arrhythmia, a condition where the heartbeat is either too slow, too fast or irregular. Researches attributed the benefits to the adenosine content, a naturally occurring compound that has heart-protective effects that is found in cordyceps. Studies have also shown that cordyceps help to lower total cholesterol and triglycerides. Buildup of cholesterol in the arteries and triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood that can lead to heart diseases.
Bhutan’s best wild Cordyceps are produced in naturally cold environment at high altitudes in the districts of Bumthang and Laya. Every year, families earn a few hundred thousand ngultrum, which are spent on household items and other necessities. The number of cars has increased exponentially in the last decade or so. Now, there are over 100 cars in Chhoekhor Toed alone. “There has been a considerable improvement in the standard of living. Most families are well-to-do now. Lots of houses have been constructed and we could educate our children well. Moreover, we have also bought cars for our family,” Ugyen Tshomo from Gorjay said. See more info on this website.