Quality control of Cordyceps sinensis, a valued traditional Chinese medicine |
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Authors: | SP Li FQ Yang Karl WK Tsim |
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Institution: | aInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Taipa, Macau SAR, China;bDepartment of Biology and Biotechnology Research Institute, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay Road, Hong Kong, China |
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Abstract: | Cordyceps sinensis, a well-known and valued traditional Chinese medicine, is also called DongChongXiaCao (winter worm summer grass) in Chinese. It is commonly used to replenish the kidney and soothe the lung for the treatment of fatigue, night sweating, hyposexualities, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, asthemia after severe illness, respiratory disease, renal dysfunction and renal failure, arrhythmias and other heart disease, and liver disease. As the rarity and upstanding curative effects of natural Cordyceps, several mycelial strains have been isolated from natural Cordyceps and manufactured in large quantities by fermentation technology, and they are commonly sold as health food products in Asia. In addition, some substitutes such as Cordyceps militaris also have been used and adulterants also confused the market. Therefore, quality control of C. sinensis and its products is very important to ensure their safety and efficacy. Herein, markers and analytical methods for quality control of Cordyceps were reviewed and discussed. |
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Keywords: | Cordyceps Quality control Quality marker Analytical methods HPLC CE |
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