Can Cordyceps sinensis be eaten?

In ancient times, Cordyceps sinensis was a precious medicinal material. If someone is injured or catches a cold, they can apply Cordyceps sinensis to the wound, and the wound will heal quickly after a period of time. Therefore, people in ancient times believed that Cordyceps sinensis was a good medicine for curing diseases. Nowadays, many people still use this ancient recipe. So, can Cordyceps sinensis be eaten? Let me answer this question for you below.

Cordyceps sinensis can be eaten, and there are many ways to eat it.

Boil water and drink it as tea instead of brewing it with boiling water. This method is simple and effective. Usually, Cordyceps sinensis needs to be boiled for 6 to 10 minutes at a time. Note that it should be cooked over a low heat and boiled for a short time. Drink the water immediately after it boils and add water while drinking. When the Cordyceps sinensis water is the darkest in color, it is the most nutritious. The water at this time must not be wasted. Usually Cordyceps water goes through a process from light to strong and then back to light again, and the aftertaste is also very long. When the Cordyceps water becomes light or even white, do not drink it. You can eat the Cordyceps. A pot of Cordyceps sinensis tea can be drunk for at least half an hour, and water should be added 4 to 6 times.

Stew (steam) with meat: When stewing (steaming) meat, put Cordyceps into the meat (duck, pigeon belly) and stew over low heat until the meat is cooked.

Use a grinder to grind the Cordyceps sinensis, put it into a capsule box, carry it with you, and take it regularly every day.

Regarding the question of whether Cordyceps sinensis can be eaten, the explanation is given above. There are various ways to eat Cordyceps sinensis. It can be used as a medicinal food, ground into powder and cooked, made into capsules, or chewed. Of course, it is very effective to use it as traditional Chinese medicine to treat diseases. So, you might as well use Cordyceps sinensis to make some food, which is not only delicious but also good for health. In general, Cordyceps sinensis can not only be applied externally, but also taken internally.