The Ophiocordyceps sinensis – colloquially called caterpillar fungus or “Himalayan gold” – it can fetch astronomical prices ...

In traditional Chinese medicine, this parasitic fungus ... The process begins in late summer to early fall, when fungal spores infect the caterpillars. Over time, fungal filaments called mycelia ...

While many traditional Chinese/herbal medicine consumers are drawn to the fungus for its supposed health benefits, my interest lies in a darker side of its harvest: the deadly relationship between ...

In traditional Chinese medicine, this parasitic fungus is prized for its purported medicinal effects. Known as Ophiocordyceps sinensis—colloquially, caterpillar fungus or "Himalayan gold"—it ...