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CordyChi Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms

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Liquid Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking CordyChi Extract 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

CordyChi Extract is a dietary supplement by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, fatigue and general well-being, stress and sleep.Based on those ingredients, 502 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are fresh Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.) mycelium extract, fresh Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris s.l.) mycelium extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of CordyChi Extract by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (1 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

CordyChi Extract contains three active ingredients: fresh reishi mushroom mycelium extract, dried reishi mushroom fruit body extract, and fresh cordyceps mycelium extract. The product comes as a liquid and includes water, alcohol, and myceliated brown rice as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports stress and fatigue reduction.
  • We looked for evidence on: Stress, Fatigue, Cancer-related fatigue, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Energy, Exhaustion — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Cordyceps is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Fatigue (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Reishi Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Cancer-related fatigue, Stress.

The evidence we hold rates reishi mushroom as possibly ineffective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), and shows insufficient reliable evidence for reishi in altitude sickness, Alzheimer disease, or athletic performance. For cordyceps, the data rates it as possibly ineffective for athletic performance and insufficient for sexual function, heart rhythm problems, asthma, lung cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

In other words, the research we have doesn't establish that this product works for its marketed uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Reishi Mushroom Cordyceps

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both reishi and cordyceps are generally well tolerated in the short term, though long-term safety isn't well studied. Common side effects from reishi include dizziness, dry mouth, itching, nausea, rash, and stomach upset; cordyceps may cause abdominal discomfort, constipation, or diarrhea.

Reishi can also trigger respiratory allergies to its spores, causing sore throat or runny nose. There's a rare case report of liver inflammation possibly linked to cordyceps, though it's unclear whether cordyceps or a contaminant was responsible.

Because safety data is not adequate, reishi and cordyceps are best avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Reishi Mushroom Cordyceps

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Cordyceps, Reishi Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 502 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take blood pressure medications (antihypertensives), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, diabetes medications, immunosuppressants, or testosterone therapy, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting CordyChi Extract. These are the medication types most likely to interact with its reishi and cordyceps content.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

CordyChi Extract may interact with blood pressure drugs, blood thinners, diabetes medications, immunosuppressants, and testosterone therapy — all at Moderate to Minor severity. Before you start this product, check your current medications with your doctor or pharmacist.

The evidence also doesn't establish that this product is effective for the conditions it may be marketed for.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 3 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 24, 2021.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about CordyChi Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Host Defense Organic Mushrooms
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce; 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 255162
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for CordyChi Extract by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
30
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend1 mL--
fresh Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.) mycelium extract0 NP--
dried Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.) fruit body extract0 NP--
fresh Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris s.l.) mycelium extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Alcohol, myceliated Brown Rice

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Label statements
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Formulation

The Source Full spectrum of active constituents Grown & processed in the USA Purity assured Triple extracted Optimized, peak life cycle selection P-Value Certified for Maximum Growth

Supports Stress & Fatigue Reduction

Certified Organic by the Washington State Department of Agriculture.

Host Defense Cordychi A uniquely balanced blend of Cordyceps and Reishi, CordyChi brings the benefit of supporting energy and oxygen uptake with cellular nutrients. Adults with active lifestyles and those who seek balance in a stressful world will breathe easy with CordyChi.

General Statements

From the Forest, to our Farm, to you

About the Founder Paul Stamets believes in the power of Mycelium, the network of thread-like cells that produces mushrooms. Paul wants everyone to share in the benefits from the Host Defense line of products. Mentored by the greatest mycologists of our time, he integrates and expands upon the knowledge of our ancestors.

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.

Formula

Made with U.S. grown, triple extracted organic mushrooms

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

Producer Certified Organic Washington State Dept. of Agriculture

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 mL twice per day. Can be taken with food or without, on an empty stomach or as recommended by your healthcare advisor.

Precautions

Consult your healthcare advisor regarding the use of this product during pregnancy.

Keep out of reach of children.

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CordyChi Extract by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms label

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CordyChi Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in CordyChi Extract by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid 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.

Other (inactive) ingredients: Water, Alcohol, Myceliated Brown Rice. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

CordyChi Extract by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms Drug Interactions

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494 Moderate 8 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

fresh Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.) mycelium extract 375
fresh Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris s.l.) mycelium extract 249

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in CordyChi Extract interact with 502 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

2 of the 3 ingredients in CordyChi Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. fresh Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.) mycelium extract fresh Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris s.l.) mycelium extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in CordyChi Extract 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.

fresh Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.) mycelium extract3 drug types · 375 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
fresh Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum s.l.) mycelium extract full monograph & interactions

fresh Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris s.l.) mycelium extract3 drug types · 249 drugs

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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
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.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
fresh Cordyceps (Cordyceps militaris s.l.) mycelium extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for CordyChi Extract, from the product label.

Host Defense Organic Mushrooms

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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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CordyChi Extract by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms: Common Questions

Does CordyChi Extract by Host Defense Organic Mushrooms interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, CordyChi Extract has a known interaction with 502 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
CordyChi Extract contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data for both reishi and cordyceps is not adequate for pregnancy or breastfeeding. The data advises against use in both situations. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
What are the most common side effects?
From reishi, you might experience dizziness, dry mouth, itching, nausea, rash, or stomach upset. Cordyceps may cause abdominal discomfort, constipation, or diarrhea. These are generally mild, and some people taking cordyceps found symptoms eased when they took it after eating.
Is this product effective for boosting energy or athletic performance?
The evidence we hold rates cordyceps as possibly ineffective for athletic performance. We don't have data showing this product is effective for energy or performance.
Can I take this long-term?
Both reishi and cordyceps are generally well tolerated short-term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how long it's appropriate for you to use this product.
What does this product actually contain?
CordyChi Extract contains two types of reishi mushroom extract (fresh mycelium and dried fruit body) and fresh cordyceps mycelium extract. It's a liquid formulation with water, alcohol, and myceliated brown rice as inactive ingredients.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind CordyChi Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Reishi Mushroom

Interacts with 375 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 is limited or low-quality, so it should...

Read the full Reishi Mushroom monograph → Herb & supplement monograph

Cordyceps

Interacts with 249 drugs

Cordyceps 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 →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

CordyChi Extract'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.

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.

Reishi Mushroom 17 references
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Cordyceps 14 references
  1. Zhu JS, Halpern GM, Jones K. The scientific rediscovery of an ancient Chinese herbal medicine: Cordyceps sinensis: part I. J Altern Complement Med 1998;4:289-303.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
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