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Cordyceps
Cordyceps militaris
Orange cultivated cordyceps used for stamina and lung Qi — buy militaris, not mystery 'Himalayan gold'.
Flavor
Savory, mild umami, a little marine.
Symptoms
fatigue, low immunity, low libido
In favor
Militaris is farmable
Against
Wild sinensis is a conservation and fraud problem
Days to harvest
45–60 days from a militaris kit
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