Products Description
Technical Specifications
【Chinese Name】 冬虫夏草提取物
【English Name】 Cordyceps Mushroom Extract
【Latin Name】 Ophiocordyceps sinensis (syn. Cordyceps sinensis)
【Source】 Fungus-parasitized larva (Hepialidae family)
【Standardization】
• Polysaccharides 10%/20%/30% (UV)
• Adenosine 0.1-0.3% (HPLC optional)
【Appearance】 Light brown to reddish powder
【Active Components】
• Beta-glucans (1,3/1,6 linkages)
• Cordycepic acid (D-mannitol)
• Sterols (ergosterol)
Quality Standards
✓ Heavy Metals: As<0.5ppm, Pb<1ppm, Hg<0.1ppm
✓ Microbial: TAMC<1000 CFU/g, Salmonella absent
✓ DNA Authentication: PCR verified
✓ Residual Solvents: Meets CP2020
Harvest & Processing
Wild-collected at 3500-5000m altitude
Low-temperature ethanol extraction
Ultrafiltration (MWCO 10kDa)
Freeze-drying (lyophilization)
Packaging & Stability
【Primary】 Nitrogen-flushed aluminum bags (1kg)
【Secondary】 Food-grade fiber drum (25kg)
【Storage】 2-8°C (long-term), ≤25°C (short-term)
【Shelf Life】 24 months
Clinical Benefits
Immunomodulation:
• Increases NK cell activity by 40%
• Enhances macrophage phagocytosis
Energy Metabolism:
• Improves VO₂ max by 11% in athletes
• Increases ATP production in mitochondria
Renal Protection:
• Reduces creatinine levels in CKD patients
• Anti-fibrotic effects on renal tissue
Applications
• Traditional Chinese medicine formulations
• Athletic performance supplements
• Immune support capsules (200-500mg/day)