Cordyceps Fungus

Cordyceps Fungus: Scientific Discoveries and Health Products provides a systematic and comprehensive description of the process technology, product quality and beneficial functions, and underlying scientific background of cordyceps.

The book covers the development of knowledge and technology in related areas, such as polysaccharides as major bioactive ingredients, biological characteristics, chemical composition and bioactivities, traditional uses and mycelial fermentation of cordyceps sinensis, besides analysis and characterization, bioactivity assessment, anti-inflammation activity, and conclusions and future perspectives of cordyceps fungus.

Written by world-leading authorities in the area, this book serves not only as a valuable reference for this special and valuable fungal species, but also for other medicinal fungi.