Cordyceps Mushroom Powder, Organic 1/4 lb.
A potent, apothecary-grade mushroom powder crafted from 100% organic Cordyceps militaris fruiting bodies. Finely milled to preserve its natural integrity, cordyceps offers a smooth, earthy, mildly umami profile with subtle mushroom sweetness and a clean, energizing finish. This whole-mushroom form is ideal for infusions, tinctures, capsules, and custom apothecary formulations.
🍄 Traditional medicinal usage
Cordyceps has been treasured for centuries as a vitality-enhancing tonic mushroom:
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Traditional Chinese Medicine: known as Dong Chong Xia Cao, historically used to support lung and kidney energy (Qi), stamina, endurance, and recovery from fatigue. Often prepared in double-boiled decoctions, tonic soups, and alcohol tinctures for sustained strength.
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Himalayan & Tibetan herbal traditions: valued for promoting endurance, physical resilience, warmth, and vitality in high-altitude climates.
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Classic tonic formulations: traditionally combined with herbs like astragalus, ginseng, goji, or cinnamon to support energy restoration, seasonal fortification, and vitality in winter and early spring.
Cordyceps was historically regarded as a longevity and performance-supporting mushroom, prepared slowly to extract its fortifying benefits without overstimulation.
✨ Modern uses and benefits
Today, cordyceps is widely embraced in modern herbal and nutrition-focused apothecaries for:
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Natural energy and stamina support: popular in pre-workout and endurance stacks to help support oxygen utilization and sustained physical output
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Exercise recovery formulations: commonly used to support muscle recovery, fatigue reduction, and post-workout vitality
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Respiratory wellness: included in modern infusions to support breathing comfort, lung clarity, and seasonal resilience
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Adaptogenic wellness blends: valued for supporting energy balance under stress, without acting as a stimulant
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DIY apothecary prep: a favorite for capsules, tinctures, performance blends, green tonics, and smoothie add-ins
Modern wellness creators often include cordyceps alongside chlorophyll greens, beet powder, maca, or citrus to create balanced, energizing, nutrient-focused formulations.
🌿 Why you’ll love it
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100% organic mushroom fruiting body powder — no mycelium fillers, extracts, or additives
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Traditional whole-mushroom form for authentic apothecary preparations
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A cornerstone mushroom in modern stamina, recovery, and adaptogenic formulations
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Blends well with cinnamon, ginger, beet powder, maca, ginseng, or citrus peels
1/4 lb = approx. 35–50 servings (based on 1 tsp portions)
How to use
💊 Capsule crafting (DIY apothecary use)
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Fill capsules at 500–1,000 mg per capsule for personal remedy or performance stacks
🫙 Classic tincture (modern favorite)
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Fill jar ½ full with cordyceps powder
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Cover with 80–100 proof alcohol
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Seal and infuse 2–6 weeks, shake every few days
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Strain and store
🥤 Hot infusion or tonic base
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Add 1 tsp to 10–12 oz hot (not boiling) water
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Simmer 10 minutes (optional)
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Stir or whisk well, sip or cool for formulas
🥄 Smoothie or juice boost
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Blend 1 tsp into smoothies or stir into cold-pressed juices
Ingredients
Organic Cordyceps Mushroom Powder (Cordyceps militaris)
USDA Organic | Non-GMO | Vegan | Kosher | Raw Dried | No Artificial Additives
⚠️ Important safety note
If pregnant, nursing, managing a medical condition, or taking medication, consult a healthcare professional before use. Discontinue if allergic to mushrooms. Not intended for excessive or long-term use without guidance. Keep out of reach of children.
💡 Wellness insight
Cordyceps is a traditional tonic mushroom now widely used in modern apothecary formulations to support stamina, exercise recovery, respiratory ease, stress resilience, and sustained vitality, but it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. It offers a clean, whole-mushroom foundation for consistent wellness support inside your growing apothecary.
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