PRECIOUS MUSHROOMS OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE: DISCOVERING CORDYCEPS AND THEIR MAGICAL EFFECTS ON THE SKIN

According to Wikipedia, Cordyceps sinensis is a precious oriental medicine that is essentially a parasitic form of the fungus Ophiocordyceps sinensis belonging to the Ascomycetes fungus group on the larval bodies of several butterfly species in the genus Thitarodes Viette, 1968 (previously classified in the genus Hepialus Fabricius, 1775). The medicinal properties of the drug have been proven to be due to extracts from the mushroom Ophiocordyceps sinensis. This mushroom is known in traditional medicine, especially in traditional Chinese medicine, where it has been used for thousands of years with a reputation as a “precious herb.”

Cordyceps is a Cordyceps fungus that parasitizes the host. Cordyceps has many species and the name of the product comes from the mushroom itself. The natural species known to the world is from Cordyceps sinensis and the species chosen for culture is Cordyceps militaris. With the advantages of high productivity, better environmental tolerance, and more stable medicinal properties, this mushroom is increasingly popular in culturing Cordyceps.

The effects of cordyceps have been confirmed and proven based on many different bases (documents, research works,...). One of them can be mentioned as skin beautification, the article below will help you better understand this use!

Nourish from within
To always have a bright and radiant appearance, taking care of your health from the inside plays an extremely important role. Cordyceps contains up to 17 different vitamins and amino acids that provide necessary nutrients for the body, helping to improve the body's resistance and immunity.

Contributes to slowing down the skin aging process
After the age of 25, women's facial skin will appear more and more wrinkles, freckles, melasma, etc. Using cordyceps properly will help slow down the skin aging process and have can help regenerate skin to be shiny, bright, healthy, smooth, and full of vitality. Over time, beauty will gradually improve in the most positive direction.

Prevents aging very well
Due to many factors such as age, environment, diet... the body produces "free radicals". These free radicals are the cause of disease, aging and other health problems. Even some diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular disease are caused by these free radicals.

Flavonoid and polyphenol compounds found in cordyceps can help the body fight aging through the mechanism of capturing and increasing the elimination of free radicals. From there, you will be healthier and your beauty will improve, helping you to always have a fresh spirit and a youthful and beautiful appearance.

Slow down the cell death cycle
Cells are the basic units that make up organs and the entire body, so they will also undergo normal reproductive and vegetative processes. Our bodies go through birth - aging - illness - death based on the cell cycle. Cells also experience oxidation and stress like our bodies.

To balance, cells are born and die naturally with a certain program. But due to many factors: age, environment, lifestyle... this cycle happens faster, cells are also stressed and oxidized, leading to our bodies aging, weakening and getting sick faster. .

Cordyceps contains cordycepin, which helps slow down this process. It's not about "reversing aging" but just slowing down the cell death cycle, thereby helping us stay younger longer, have a more durable body and have fewer diseases.

Inhibits the destruction of skin structure
After all the cells are removed from our skin, the skeleton remains. This skeleton also regenerates and is removed if damaged or redundant. To rejuvenate, we have two ways to do it: increase creation and reduce destruction.

Normally, it is possible through drinking collagen or elastin to increase new generation. Besides, using cordyceps to inhibit the cordycepin component from destroying the skin structure when not needed, this will help the skin have a more stable & healthy structure to be able to cope with the disease. against adverse factors (environment, stress, age, lifestyle, etc.).

Promotes blood circulation to the skin surface
Besides the ability to prevent skin aging, cordyceps also helps regenerate and protect the skin effectively, promoting blood circulation to the skin surface. Thanks to effective blood circulation, women's skin will become rosy, full of vitality as well as retain its youthful appearance over time.

Relieve stress and sleep better, avoiding wrinkles and dark skin
Cordyceps medicinal mushroom products also help women reduce stress and fatigue. The benefits of Cordyceps are for better and deeper sleep to limit skin darkening and sagging skin. Besides, it also helps enhance physiology in both men and women, helping to improve the couple's sex life, bringing you a happy and fulfilling life.

Anti-inflammatory, regenerates skin cells to help brighten and smooth skin
To have a youthful appearance full of vitality over time, women should balance both external and internal factors in the body. Using cordyceps contains many Polysaccharides, amino acids, and vitamins that will help fight inflammation and regenerate skin cells, making the skin brighter, smoother, fresher, and more rosy.

Restore beauty after giving birth
The active ingredients in herbs can reduce stretch marks in the abdomen and thighs (formed during pregnancy). At the same time, it is supplementing the necessary nutrients to keep the body healthy and restore health after going through the birth process.

Note when using cordyceps to beautify the skin
Using cordyceps in a reasonable dose will help your skin see positive changes after just a short period of time.

At the same time, during use, there are some important things to note:

1. You should buy from reputable establishments to avoid "losing money" - buying fake/imitation goods, poor quality, unclear origin leading to not achieving the expected effect, even also negatively affects health.
2. Consult your doctor before use to avoid unwanted side effects
3. Store herbs in a dry, cool, clean place and preferably avoid direct sunlight. For fresh varieties, they should be stored in the refrigerator at the appropriate temperature to prolong shelf life without affecting quality.
4. If you are allergic to the ingredients in cordyceps, it is likely that when you use it, your body will experience unusual signs such as nausea, diarrhea, discomfort, etc. At this time, you should stop using, monitor your health and possibly go to the hospital for examination and support.
5. When processing herbs, you should use tools made from clay, porcelain, glass, etc. to keep the nutrients intact and not be lost during the cooking process. Avoid using metal pots and pans because it is easy to create chemical reactions that create toxic substances when the temperature is too high.
Above are the effects of Cordyceps in beauty and notes when using Cordyceps. Hopefully through the article, you will gain more useful information to apply and care for your skin to help yourself become more beautiful, youthful and confident. Dong Truong Phat Vietnam wishes you success in your quest to care for and preserve your beauty.