: An Overview of Its Chemical Constituents in Relation to Biological Activity.

Cordyceps spp. mushrooms have a long tradition of use as a natural raw material in Asian ethnomedicine because of their adaptogenic, tonic effects and their ability to reduce fatigue and stimulate the immune system in humans. This review aims to present the chemical composition and medicinal properties of   fruiting bodies and mycelium, as well as mycelium from in vitro cultures.