Cordychi Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Cordychi against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Cordychi is a dietary supplement by Host Defense Mushrooms with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for fatigue and low energy, athletic performance and stamina, respiratory and lung support.Based on those ingredients, 502 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Reishi, Cordyceps. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cordychi by Host Defense Mushrooms
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
Cordychi contains two active ingredients: cordyceps and reishi mushroom. The product includes one inactive ingredient, pullulan, which is a binder.
These are whole-mushroom extracts, not isolated compounds — what you're getting is the traditional medicinal forms of both fungi.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for what these mushrooms actually do is sparse. For cordyceps, athletic performance is rated possibly ineffective, and we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it for sexual dysfunction, heart rhythm problems, asthma, lung cancer, or COPD.
For reishi, it's rated possibly ineffective for high cholesterol, and evidence is insufficient to rate it for altitude sickness, Alzheimer's disease, or athletic performance.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Both cordyceps and reishi are generally well tolerated over short periods, but long-term safety data is limited and product quality varies widely. The most common side effects from cordyceps are abdominal discomfort, constipation, and diarrhea — these are often mild and may improve if you take it with food.
Reishi can cause dizziness, dry mouth, itching, nausea, rash, stomach upset, sore throat, and runny nose. Rarely, reishi may cause insomnia or headache.
There's one case report of liver inflammation (hepatitis) possibly linked to a cordyceps product, though it's unclear whether cordyceps or a contaminant caused it. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data for either cordyceps or reishi.
The safety data advises against use in both situations. If you're pregnant, nursing, or planning either, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this product, double-check your medications with the tool below if you take blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelets), blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, or immunosuppressants. Both cordyceps and reishi have Moderate-severity interactions with these drug types.
If you take testosterone replacement, cordyceps may theoretically add to its effects, though the clinical significance is unclear.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Cordychi is a two-ingredient mushroom blend with limited evidence for its claimed uses and several documented medication interactions. If you take blood thinners, blood pressure medications, diabetes drugs, immunosuppressants, or testosterone, check with your pharmacist first.
Pregnant or nursing? Skip it until you've talked with your doctor.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 23, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Cordychi, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Host Defense Mushrooms |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 633422037424 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 312388 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Cordychi by Host Defense Mushrooms, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Cordyceps | 500 mg | -- |
| Reishi | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Pullulan
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Formula
Made with organic mushroom mycelium Cordyceps Reishi
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules once per day. Can be taken with food or on an empty stomach or as recommended by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Caution: If you have a medical condition, are taking medications, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before using this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formulation
Supports stress & fatigue reduction
Non GMO Gluten free & Vegan
Gluten free & Vegan
Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.
Seals/Symbols
Certified Organic Washington State Department of Agriculture Organic Program
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Cordychi by Host Defense Mushrooms label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Cordychi by Host Defense Mushrooms
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Cordyceps
Interacts with249 drugs
Cordyceps is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy, exercise performance, and lung and immune support. Human research is limited an...
Cordyceps monograph & interactionsReishi
Interacts with375 drugs
Reishi is a traditional Asian mushroom widely used to support the immune system and overall wellness. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits...
Reishi monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Cordychi by Host Defense Mushrooms Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Host Defense Mushrooms Cordychi contains cordyceps and reishi, two ingredients with documented interactions with medications.
The most serious concern is cordyceps and blood thinners (anticoagulants or antiplatelets like warfarin or aspirin) — cordyceps may theoretically increase bleeding risk, though this hasn't been reported in humans yet. Similarly, reishi at higher doses may have the same effect on blood thinners.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Reishi also interacts with blood pressure medications (antihypertensives) and diabetes drugs. With blood pressure meds, reishi may add to their effect and lower your pressure further.
With diabetes medications, animal research suggests reishi lowers blood sugar, though human studies show mixed or minimal results. Cordyceps additionally has a theoretical interaction with immunosuppressants (drugs that calm your immune system, like cyclosporine after a transplant) — cordyceps may stimulate immunity and potentially interfere with their work.
Cordyceps also theoretically has additive effects with testosterone replacement, though the clinical significance is unclear.
Altogether, these interactions span 495 individual medications. Use the search tool below to check your exact drugs before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Cordychi interact with 502 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Cordychi interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Reishi Cordyceps
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Abciximab interactionReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Abrocitinib interactionCordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi + Acebutolol interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Acenocoumarol interactionCordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionCordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionCordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Cordyceps + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Read the full Reishi + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Alteplase, Tpa interactionCordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Cordychi — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
CordycepsAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
Read the full Cordyceps + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionReishiAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
Read the full Reishi + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Cordychi — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
ReishiAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Reishi + Ambrisentan interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Cordychi with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Reishi
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, high doses of reishi mushroom might increase the risk of bleeding.
A dose of 1.5 grams daily of reishi mushroom does not seem to decrease platelet aggregation, but a higher dose of 3 grams daily does.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, reishi mushroom might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that reishi mushroom decreases blood sugar. However, in patients with type 2 diabetes, taking reishi mushroom does not reduce fasting glucose levels, and its effects on glycated hemoglobin are inconsistent.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, concurrent use of reishi mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Reishi mushroom has shown hypotensive activity in animal research. Clinical evidence suggests that reishi mushroom reduces blood pressure in some, but not all, patients with hypertension.
Cordyceps
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, cordyceps may increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that cordyceps extract inhibits platelet aggregation and function. However, this interaction has not been reported in humans.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Animal and in vitro research suggests that cordyceps stimulates the immune system. However, limited clinical research suggests that taking cordyceps may lower the necessary therapeutic dose of the immunosuppressant cyclosporine, which suggests that cordyceps may have an immunosuppressive effect.
Testosterone
Theoretically, concurrent use of cordyceps and testosterone might have additive effects.
Animal research suggests that cordyceps can increase testosterone levels. The clinical significance of this finding is unclear.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Cordychi, from the product label.
Host Defense Mushrooms
See all Host Defense Mushrooms products- Name
- Fungi Perfecti, LLC
- Street Address
- PO Box 7634
- City
- Olympia
- State
- WA
- ZipCode
- 98507
- Phone Number
- 877-504-6926
- Web Address
- Hostdefense.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Cordychi’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Cordyceps
Interacts with 249 drugsCordyceps is a fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine for energy, exercise performance, and lung and immune support. Human research is limited and mostly low quality, so its benefits ar...
Read the full Cordyceps monograph → Herb & supplement monographReishi Mushroom
Interacts with 375 drugsReishi is a traditional Asian mushroom widely used to support the immune system and overall wellness. Human evidence for most of its claimed benefits is limited or low-quality, so it should...
Read the full Reishi Mushroom monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Cordychi's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 31 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Cordyceps 14 references
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- Zhu JS, Halpern GM, Jones K. The scientific rediscovery of a precious ancient Chinese herbal regimen: Cordyceps sinensis: part II. J Altern Complement Med 1998;4:429-57.
- Chen YJ, Shiao MS, Lee SS, Wang SY. Effect of Cordyceps sinensis on the proliferation and differentiation of human leukemic U937 cells. Life Sci 1997;60:2349-59. PubMed
- Zhao Y. [Inhibitory effects of alcoholic extract of Cordyceps sinensis on abdominal aortic thrombus formation in rabbits]. Chung Hua I Hsueh Tsa Chih (Taipei) 1991;71:612-5, 42.
- Chen GZ, Chen GL, Sun T, et al. Effects of Cordyceps sinensis on murine T lymphocyte subsets. Chin Med J (English) 1991;104:4-8.
- Zhu XY, Yu HY. [Immunosuppressive effect of cultured Cordyceps sinensis on cellular immune response]. Chung Hsi I Chieh Ho Tsa Chih 1990;10:485-7, 454.
- Hsu, C. C., Huang, Y. L., Tsai, S. J., Sheu, C. C., and Huang, B. M. In vivo and in vitro stimulatory effects of Cordyceps sinensis on testosterone production in mouse Leydig cells. Life Sci 9-5-2003;73(16):2127-2136. PubMed
- Ikumoto, T., Sasaki, S., Namba, H., Toyama, R., Moritoki, H., and Mouri, T. [Physiologically active compounds in the extracts from tochukaso and cultured mycelia of Cordyceps and Isaria]. Yakugaku Zasshi 1991;111(9):504-509. PubMed
- Wu, T. N., Yang, K. C., Wang, C. M., Lai, J. S., Ko, K. N., Chang, P. Y., and Liou, S. H. Lead poisoning caused by contaminated Cordyceps, a Chinese herbal medicine: two case reports. Sci.Total Environ. 4-5-1996;182(1-3):193-195. PubMed
- Hong T, Zhang M, Fan J. Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for kidney transplant recipients (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2015;(10):CD009698. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD009698.pub2.
- Zhang HW, Lin ZX, Tung YS, Kwan TH, Mok CK, Leung C, Chan LS. Cordyceps sinensis (a traditional Chinese medicine) for treating chronic kidney disease (Review). Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(12):CD008353. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD008353.pub2. PubMed
- Bee Yean O, Zoriah A. Efficacy of Cordyceps sinensis as an adjunctive treatment in hemodialysis patients: a systematic review and Meta-analysis. J Tradit Chin Med. 2019;39(1):1-14.
- Thurian D, Montani M, Stickel F. Drug-induced, mixed-type hepatitis following ingestion of Cordyceps sinensis. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2022;60(2):115-120. PubMed
- Yu X, Mao Y, Shergis JL, et al. Effectiveness and safety of oral Cordyceps sinensis on stable COPD of GOLD stages 2-3: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2019;2019:4903671.
Reishi Mushroom 17 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
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