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The dried complex of the stroma of Ophiocordyceps sinensis parasitizing larvae of Hepialidae moths. Enters the Lung and Kidney channels. Sweet and warm, it tonifies both Lung and Kidney, stops bleeding, and transforms phlegm — a prized medicinal that tonifies both yin and yang.
补肾益肺
研末冲服或与鸡鸭炖服
Reference range for non-pregnant adults. Not a personalized prescription. Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric use require specialist supervision.
Protective guidance only — when to avoid or use with caution. This block deliberately omits pregnancy, lactation, and pediatric dosing: any such use must be managed by a qualified TCM practitioner or appropriate specialist.
有表邪者不宜用。实证、热证忌服。
冬虫夏草为麦角菌科真菌冬虫夏草菌寄生在蝙蝠蛾科昆虫幼虫上的子座及幼虫尸体的复合体。属于真菌-昆虫复合产品。野生品价格昂贵，市场掺伪严重，应注意鉴别。重金属（砷）含量可能偏高，长期服用需监测。
冬虫夏草，甘平，保肺益肾，止血化痰，已劳嗽。
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author = {{Bencaodian Editorial}},
title = {Dōng Chóng Xià Cǎo 冬虫夏草 (Cordyceps) — Cordyceps},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {Bencao Dian: A Bilingual Knowledge Graph of Traditional Chinese Medicine},
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urldate = {2026-04-16},
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冬虫夏草含虫草素、虫草酸与虫草多糖，具有免疫调节、抗肿瘤、保护肾功能、改善呼吸功能等多重药理作用。
Dong chong xia cao contains cordycepin, cordycepic acid, and polysaccharides; demonstrates immunomodulatory, antitumor, nephroprotective, and respiratory function-improving effects.
《中国药典》以腺苷为含量测定指标。
Chinese Pharmacopoeia uses adenosine as assay marker.
This section is provided for academic reference only and does not constitute medical advice.