The dried form of this fungus is often Cordyceps militaris and is used widely. The Cordyceps militaris is harvested immediately and then dried to extract water while keeping its active ingredients intact. Drying helps increase the product's shelf life and makes it easier to store as well as transport. Dried Cordyceps militaris can be used in many different ways. For example, one of the simple ways is to brew tea by steeping it in hot water. It is also possible to grind the herb into a powder and then mix it with food or use it in the preparation of traditional Chinese medicine formulas. Furthermore, taking the health-promoting fungus in the form of dietary supplements makes it easier to take advantage of its benefits
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