1.Cordyceps sinensis porridge
[Source] Empirical formula.
[Functions] Nourishes the Lung and tonifies the Kidney.
[Indications] Asthenic dyspnea, cough due to overstrain, impotence and spermatorrhea, soreness and pain in the lumbar region and knees, etc.
[Formula] Cordyceps sinensis powder 5 g, Bletillae Rhizoma 10 g, glutinous rice 50 g, appropriate amount of rock sugar.
[Preparation Method] First, put glutinous rice into a casserole, add 400 ml of water, and cook it into a thin porridge. Then evenly mix in Cordyceps sinensis powder and Bletilla striata powder, cook for a short while until the porridge becomes thick and viscous, then stop heating and let it steep tightly for 3 – 5 minutes.
[Usage] Take it twice a day while warm. A course of supports lasts for 5 to 7 days.
2.Stewed Soft-shelled Turtle with Cordyceps
[Source] Collection of Folk supports
[Functions] Nourish yin and replenish qi, warm yang and consolidate essence.
[Indications] Spermatorrhea, impotence, premature ejaculation, soreness and weakness of the loins and knees, physical fatigue and lack of strength, hemorrhoids, irregular menstruation, excessive leucorrhea, etc.
[Formula] Cordyceps sinensis (Berk.) Sacc. 10 g, 1 soft-shelled turtle (1 kg), Ziziphus jujuba Mill. 20 g, cooking wine 30 g, an appropriate amount of salt, monosodium glutamate, green onion, ginger, and garlic respectively, 1000 g of clear chicken broth.
[Preparation Method] Cut the slaughtered soft-shelled turtle into four large pieces, place them in a pot, bring to a boil, remove, cut open the limbs, peel off the leg fat, and wash clean. Wash the Cordyceps sinensis. Soak the red dates in boiling water. Place the soft-shelled turtle in a soup bowl, place Cordyceps sinensis and red dates on top, add cooking wine, salt, green onion knots, ginger slices, garlic cloves, and clear chicken broth, steam in a steamer (or stew over water) for 2 hours, then remove, and discard the green onions and ginger.
[Usage] Take at will or consume as a dietary supplement.
3.Cordyceps sinensis stewed with old duck
[Source] Supplement to Compendium of Materia Medica
[Functions] Tonifies deficiency and depletion, nourishes essence and qi.
[Indications] Impotence, spermatorrhea, and other syndromes.
[Formula] 1 old male duck, 15 grams of Cordyceps sinensis.
[Preparation Method] Slaughter and clean the old duck, place Cordyceps sinensis in the duck’s abdomen, add an appropriate amount of clean water, and stew it in a casserole over water until cooked.
[Usage] Take at will. Once a week for 3 consecutive times.
Interesting read! I’ve heard about cordyceps for energy, but didn’t know it could help with these issues. The porridge recipe sounds easy to try—might be worth adding to my diet
Interesting approach to using cordyce
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