Cordyceps Militaris Liquid Culture Syringe
Cordyceps militaris
Quantity
What's in the packet
10cc Syringe
16G Needle
Alcohol Swab
Instruction Card
Viable culture guaranteed. If it arrives damaged, dead, or visibly contaminated, contact us within 48 hours with photos and we'll arrange a replacement or refund.
How we guarantee it arrives fresh
Lab-isolated genetics
Each species selected for specific traits, not randomly wild-collected.
Grown in our own lab
Sterile technique, not outsourced to a third party.
Ships fast
Ships within 24h — less time in transit, more viability on arrival.
Cultivation Specs
Colonization Time
14–21 days (on grain/rice)
Fruiting Temp
60–75°F / 15–24°C
Ideal Substrate
Cooked grain (wheat berries, brown rice)
Expected Yield
50–150g dry per substrate
Growing Method
Indoor
Key Benefits
ATP Synthesis
Cordycepin mimics adenosine to enhance mitochondrial ATP production — the fundamental energy currency of every cell
11.8% VO2 Max Gain
Double-blind RCT (2010): 11.8% improvement in VO2 max vs. placebo after 12 weeks in healthy adults
Kidney Protection
Nephroprotective compounds studied in chronic kidney disease models — traditional use confirmed by modern research
Immune + Anti-tumor
Beta-glucan polysaccharides enhance NK cell activity; cordycepin induces apoptosis in cancer cell lines in vitro
The athlete's mushroom — and the only cultivatable alternative to wild Ophiocordyceps sinensis, which trades at $20,000 per kg on Asian markets. Cordyceps militaris produces the same key bioactives (cordycepin, adenosine) through a completely sustainable lab process, with no wild harvesting required.
Cordycepin mimics adenosine in the body, increasing ATP production at the cellular level. Randomized trials show improvements in VO2 max, time to exhaustion, and lactate clearance in trained athletes. Also studied for immune modulation, kidney protection, and libido support.
Culture Bank — 10cc of lab-isolated C. militaris mycelium in nutrient broth, selected for high cordycepin production and vivid orange stroma formation. Colonizes cooked grain in 14–21 days — slower than Oysters but worth the wait. Requires a 12h light/dark cycle during fruiting to trigger stroma development.
Warning: Cordyceps is an advanced grow with strict environmental requirements. Not recommended as a first species.
Each packet: 10cc syringe · 16G sterile needle · alcohol prep swab · shrooms instruction card. Refrigerate upon arrival. Viable up to 2 months refrigerated.