In general, the Paecilomyces hepiali (P. hepiali) that is commonly included in natural CS from Tibet is known as an endoparasitic fungus. The genome sequence of P. hepiali is the medical compound produced using fungi, and there are some trials where it is being applied and developed in different fields. The main components of CS, such as polysaccharides, adenosine, cordycepic acid, nucleosides, and ergosterol, are known to be important bioactive substances with medical relevance.
Cordyceps Sinensis vs Militaris: Comparing the Benefits
The two species of Cordyceps are so similar in properties that they share many of the same uses and benefits. However, there are some differences in chemical composition, and thus they do present slightly different degrees of similar benefits. The main difference between Cordyceps sinensis fungus (cultured mycelium Paecilomyces hepiali) and Cordyceps militaris is in the concentrations of 2 compounds: adenosine and cordycepin. Studies have shown that Cordyceps sinensis contains more adenosine than Cordyceps militaris, but no cordycepin.