Ophiocordycipitaceae

HKBU Scientists Invent New Chemical Method for Cordyceps sinensis Authentication

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Fungi, Medicinal fungi, Cordyceps, Ophiocordycipitaceae, Edible fungi, Ophiocordyceps sinensis, Chinese herbology, Cancer, Authentication, Organisms

This novel, low-cost method can authenticate Cordyceps sinensis in an hour.

Key Points: 
  • This novel, low-cost method can authenticate Cordyceps sinensis in an hour.
  • As a precious Chinese herbal medicine, Cordyceps sinensis is rich in chemical ingredients which can be used in disease prevention,the treatment of cancers, and as an anti-ageing agent and booster for the immune system.
  • Furthermore, some chemical methods cannot effectively distinguish Cordyceps sinensis from other adulterants.
  • The results demonstrate that the accuracy of the polysaccharide marker authentication method is comparable to the traditional genetic identification method.

HKBU Scientists Invent New Chemical Method for Cordyceps sinensis Authentication

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Fungi, Medicinal fungi, Cordyceps, Ophiocordycipitaceae, Edible fungi, Ophiocordyceps sinensis, Chinese herbology, Cancer, Authentication, Organisms

This novel, low-cost method can authenticate Cordyceps sinensis in an hour.

Key Points: 
  • This novel, low-cost method can authenticate Cordyceps sinensis in an hour.
  • As a precious Chinese herbal medicine, Cordyceps sinensis is rich in chemical ingredients which can be used in disease prevention,the treatment of cancers, and as an anti-ageing agent and booster for the immune system.
  • Furthermore, some chemical methods cannot effectively distinguish Cordyceps sinensis from other adulterants.
  • The results demonstrate that the accuracy of the polysaccharide marker authentication method is comparable to the traditional genetic identification method.