Cordyceps Sinensis

Cordyceps sinensis, also known as "Dong Chong Xia Cao" or "caterpillar fungus," is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine primarily found on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. 

It forms through a complex growth cycle where the Cordyceps fungus parasitizes the larvae of ghost moths. Cordyceps sinensis has numerous medicinal benefits, including boosting immunity, combating fatigue, having anti-tumor properties, and regulating the endocrine system. 

Due to its rarity and unique therapeutic effects, it commands a high market value and is widely used in health supplements and Chinese medicine formulations.