In the high altitudes of the Himalayas, a peculiar mushroom grows—part fungus, part caterpillar. Cordyceps may sound like the stuff of fantasy, but this ancient tonic has fueled warriors, monks, and healers for centuries. Today, science is catching up to what traditional wisdom has long known: Cordyceps is a natural powerhouse for energy, stamina, and performance.
What Is Cordyceps?
Cordyceps refers to a genus of fungi, but the most studied and prized varieties are:
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Cordyceps sinensis (the wild, rare variety)
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Cordyceps militaris (the cultivated, sustainable version we use at Haoma)
These fungi are adaptogens—herbs and mushrooms that help your body adapt to stress, recover faster, and stay balanced without overstimulating.
How Does Cordyceps Boost Energy?
Cordyceps works on a cellular level—specifically in the mitochondria, the "powerhouse" of your cells. It enhances the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), your body’s core energy molecule.
The result? More energy output, less fatigue.
In a study published in High Altitude Medicine & Biology, participants who took Cordyceps saw a significant increase in VO2 max (a key measure of aerobic capacity) compared to placebo groups (Chen et al., 2010).
Performance Benefits
1. Endurance + Stamina
Cordyceps improves oxygen utilization, making it ideal for athletes, yogis, and anyone wanting to level up their cardiovascular performance.
2. Adaptogenic Recovery
It supports adrenal function and reduces the fatigue associated with overtraining and stress.
3. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant
Cordyceps reduces oxidative stress and inflammation—two major contributors to performance decline and chronic fatigue (Paterson, 2008).
Haoma’s Cordyceps Ritual
Our Cordyceps is fruiting body only, cultivated naturally and extracted using a dual method to ensure bioavailability and potency. Add a few drops to:
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Your morning matcha or coffee
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Pre-workout smoothie or elixir
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A warm tonic before a hike or surf session
Cordyceps is your daily dose of deep vitality—awakening the primal energy within, sustainably and soulfully.
References
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Chen, S. Z., et al. (2010). “Cordyceps sinensis improves tolerance to high-intensity exercise after acute hypoxia training.” High Altitude Medicine & Biology, 11(1), 37–45.
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Paterson, R. R. M. (2008). “Cordyceps: A traditional Chinese medicine and another fungal therapeutic biofactory?” Phytochemistry, 69(7), 1469–1495.
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Koh, J. H., Yu, K. W., Suh, H. J., & Choi, Y. J. (2003). “Effect of Cordyceps on the exercise performance in mice.” Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin, 26(5), 691–694.
Nature’s Performance Enhancer
Let Cordyceps remind you: you don’t need synthetic energy to feel powerful. Nature provides—when you listen, when you respect, when you connect.
Stay wild. Stay grounded.
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