Properties of Cordyceps Sinensis: A review

A great mystique and aura surrounds Cordyceps sinensis (syn.: Cephalosporium sinensis), an endoparasitic fungus which has claims of anti-cancer and anti-aging properties. Much research has been conducted over the years on crude extracts and its bioactivity. More research is now focused on culturing...

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Main Authors: Peter Xin Chen, Sunan Wang, Shaoping Nie, Massimo Marcone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2013-04-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464613000522