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

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 ...

Turmeric is one of the most well-researched healing spices. It has been a staple in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines for ...

Take peach gum, for example. A staple in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, it’s now making waves in culinary, beauty, and wellness circles thanks to its unique texture and impressive ...

Over time, fungal filaments called mycelia slowly spread out and consume the caterpillars ... A grasslike fruiting body sprouts from the preserved caterpillar’s head and pushes up through the soil.

For more detail on these diverse ingredients in traditional Chinese apothecaries go here. Items not to scale. Photographed at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica ...

In Hong Kong, as in so many Chinese and Asian cities, shops selling traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedies are easy to find. Their shelves and drawers are filled with hundreds of different ...

Antifungal dietary supplements can aid in combating fungal infections within the body. Various factors, such as a compromised immune system, poor hygiene, and exposure to contaminated environments ...