Key takeaways
- We use UK-grown, cultivated Cordyceps militaris fruiting bodies.
- Cultivated C. militaris is grown without insects.
- Take 1–2ml daily; don’t exceed 3ml.
- We don’t quote cordycepin figures or make health claims.
Answers to the questions we’re asked most about Cordyceps and our Cordyceps tincture.
Which Cordyceps do you use?
Cordyceps militaris: UK-grown, cultivated fruiting bodies. Not the wild Himalayan Ophiocordyceps sinensis. See Cordyceps militaris vs Ophiocordyceps sinensis.
Is it grown on insects?
No. Cultivated C. militaris is grown without insects. See How Cultivated Cordyceps Is Grown.
Is it vegan?
The tincture contains Cordyceps fruiting bodies, water and plant-derived ethanol, with no animal-derived ingredients.
How is it extracted?
In hot water, using ultrasonic extraction, and in plant-derived ethanol, then combined. See How Cordyceps Extracts Are Made.
How do I take it?
Shake well, then take 1–2ml daily, directly or in a drink. Don’t exceed 3ml per day.
How long does a bottle last?
A 50ml bottle lasts approximately 25 days at the suggested amount.
How much cordycepin does it contain?
We don’t quote cordycepin figures, as we don’t currently measure them for each batch. See Cordycepin Explained.
What will it do for me?
We don’t make health claims. No health claims are authorised for Cordyceps in the UK. See Cordyceps Research.
Can anyone take it?
It contains alcohol. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, speak to a healthcare professional first.