Cordyceps genus is a fungus that is parasitic on insects and has been used in Traditional Korean and Chinese Medicine for a long. These days, processed health supplements made with Cordyceps are famous as invigorants in East Asia. There are more than 400 types of Cordyceps, and Cordyceps militaris is one of the most common species from the Clavicipitaceae family.

Historically, Cordyceps militaris has been studied widely as a medicinal ingredient in East Asia. The various pharmaceutical studies on C. militaris revealed that this fungus has significant therapeutic potential for tumors, aging, and hyperlipidemia. Also, it contains diverse types of active compounds, including cordycepin, adenosine, and polysaccharides. These chemical compounds are related to C. militarise biological activities: anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-oxidant effects.