phiocordyceps sinensis (Yarsagumba ) is a fungus that
parasitizes larvae of ghost moths and produces a fruiting body valued as a
herbal remedy. The fungus germinates in the living larva, kills and mummifies
it, and then the stalk-like fruiting body emerges from the corpse. It is known
in English colloquially as caterpillar fungus, or by its more prominent foreign
names Yartsa Gunbu.Ophiocordyceps sinensis is one that has been used for at
least 2100 years for its reputed abilities to cure many diseases related to
lungs, kidney and erectile dysfunction. This fungus is not yet cultivated
commercially despite the fact that several fermentable strains of
Ophiocordyceps sinensis have been isolated by Chinese scientists.Himalayan
peaks where they pitch up camps for an extended stay of almost eitht weeks,
braving tghe cold and harsh environment. they spend their days mostly on all
fours crawling tghroth gthe shrub lands, digging with utmost care then they
espy an unusual kind of sushroom called yarsagumba.they brush gently with a
tooth brush and keep it in their pickers basket they come in their thousands.
