Cordyceps

Usage of Cordyceps

Cordyceps is a fungus. It is also sold as a dietary supplement product. It is used by some people as a medicine. Science does not support the use of this product for any health problem.

Before taking Cordyceps

Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

This product may interfere with some lab tests. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this and all drugs you are taking.

Be sure to tell your doctor that you take this product if you are scheduled for surgery or tests.

Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this natural product.

Take extra care if you are allergic to molds or fungi.

Take extra care if you are taking drugs to thin your blood. These are drugs like warfarin, heparin, or enoxaparin.

Take extra care if you are taking drugs to dissolve blood clots. These are drugs like alteplase, reteplase, or streptokinase.

Take extra care if you are taking drugs to help with swelling or inflammation. These are drugs like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen.

Do not use this product if you are taking drugs called MAO inhibitors. These are drugs like isocarboxazid, phenelzine, and tranylcypromine.

Take extra care if you are at a high risk for infection. This includes people who have had a transplant, are on chemo, or have an autoimmune disease.

Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:

Cancer

Bleeding problems

How to use Cordyceps

Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc.

Cordyceps sinensis

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Aweto

Caterpillar Fungus

Caterpillar Mushrooms

Champignon Chenille

Chinese Caterpillar Fungus

Cs-4

Dong Chong Xia Cao

Dong Chong Zia Cao

Keeda Ghas

Keera Jhar

Orphiocordyceps Sinensis

Semitake

Tochukaso

Vegetable Caterpillar

Winter Worm, Summer Grass

XinGanBao

Yarshagumba

Yartsa Gunbu

Yatsa Gunbu

Zhiling

Warnings

Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; fever; rash; hives; itching, discolored, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

Very bad loose stools

Bruising or bleeding that is not normal

Changes in menstrual periods like lots of bleeding, spotting, or bleeding between cycles

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