|
Cordyceps sinensis , also called Chinese caterpillar fungus, Cs-4, Dong Chong Xia Caoor , or semitake , is a fungus native to the Tibetan plateau in China. The fungus is parasitic, and grows in the moth caterpillar.
|
|
Astragalus, also called milk vetch root, is the root of the Astragalus membranaceus plant, which is a member of the pea family. This perennial grows to a height of 2-4 ft.
|
|
Rhubarb, also called sweet round-leaved dock or pieplant, is usually thought of as a fruit, but it is actually one of the few perennial vegetables in existence. Ordinary garden rhubarb carries the botanical name of Rheum rhaponticum , though there are other members of this botanical group that are also used for medicinal purposes.
|
|
Coenzyme Q 10 is a fat-soluble nutrient also known as CoQ 10 , vitamin Q 10 , ubidecarenone, or ubiquinone. It is a natural product of the human body that is primarily found in the mitochondria, which are the cellular organelles that produce energy.
|