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Buy Cordyceps – Extracts from the Chinese Caterpillar Fungus

Cordyceps is a sac fungus from the genus Cordyceps, traditionally counted among the vital mushrooms of Far Eastern herbal lore. Best known is the Chinese caterpillar fungus (Cordyceps sinensis), today usually available as the cultivated CS-4 strain. In this category, you'll find Cordyceps extracts from Scheunengut – standardised to a defined content of bioactive polysaccharides, vegan and lab-tested.

Origin & Extraction

Cordyceps originally grows in the highlands of the Himalayas. For reasons of conservation and quality, cultivated pure strains such as CS-4 are now mainly used, from whose mycelium an extract is gently obtained. This ensures a consistent level of its natural constituents.

Standardisation & Format

The standardised content is decisive – high-quality extracts often show around 40% polysaccharides. Cordyceps is available as capsules or powder, often combined with other vital mushrooms such as reishi or lion's mane. You should pay attention to the dosage details on the respective label.

What to Look for When Buying

Standardised, transparently declared polysaccharide content
Origin: cultivated pure strain (e.g. CS-4)
Vegan, without unnecessary additives
Independently lab-tested quality

Cordyceps at Scheunengut

We rely on standardised extracts from cultivated strains. The vital mushrooms category offers an overview. All products are vegan, bottled in Germany and lab-tested.

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What is Cordyceps traditionally valued for?

Cordyceps is a sac fungus that ranks among the classic medicinal mushrooms of East Asian herbal tradition. The best-known species is the Chinese caterpillar fungus (Cordyceps sinensis), today mostly available as the cultivated CS-4 strain. It has long been held in high regard across East Asia and is especially valued as a traditional medicinal mushroom.

What are the characteristic compounds in Cordyceps?

Cordyceps is characterised by its bioactive polysaccharides, which are a key measure of an extract's quality. High-quality extracts often show around 40 percent polysaccharides and are standardised to this content. This way, every portion gives you a defined, consistent proportion of the typical compounds.

Where does Cordyceps come from, and what does CS-4 mean?

Cordyceps originally grows in the highlands of the Himalayas. For reasons of conservation and quality, cultivated pure strains such as CS-4 are now mostly relied on, from whose mycelium an extract is gently obtained. This ensures a consistent content of compounds while also protecting wild populations.

What should I look out for when buying Cordyceps?

What matters most is the standardised polysaccharide content, often around 40 percent, along with a transparently declared extract rather than plain mushroom powder. Verified purity is important too. Our Cordyceps extracts are standardised, lab-tested, and vegan, so you get a concentrated, reliable medicinal mushroom product.