What are the functions of cordyceps and health mushrooms?

The core functions of Cordyceps sinensis (specifically Cordyceps sinensis) are to "tonify the lungs, nourish the kidneys, and regulate immunity," and are suitable for patients with lung and kidney deficiency and post-illness frailty. The main functions of health-care mushrooms (such as shiitake mushrooms, Ganoderma lucidum, etc.) are to "enhance immunity, regulate blood lipids, resist oxidation, and assist metabolism," and are daily dietary therapy or supplements with specific functions.

Comparison of core functions
Cordyceps sinensis (Cordyceps sinensis)‌: neutral in nature, returns to the lung and kidney meridian. The core is to "two-way regulate immunity" and improve "cough and asthma due to lung deficiency" and "soreness and weakness in the waist and knees due to kidney deficiency". It contains active ingredients such as cordycepin and adenosine, and is mostly used for postoperative recovery or chronic respiratory weakness. It is not suitable for everyone (people with yin deficiency and fire exuberance should use with caution).
Health mushrooms‌: Generally refers to mushrooms such as shiitake mushrooms, ganoderma lucidum, Hericium erinaceus, and oyster mushrooms that are both edible and medicinal. The core lies in ‌polysaccharides (such as β-glucan) activating immune cells‌, ‌dietary fiber and phytosterols assisting in lipid lowering‌, ‌ergothioneine antioxidant‌ and ‌specific varieties of stomach-protecting (hericium)/soothing (lingzhi)‌, which are highly safe and suitable for daily dietary intake.