The Energetic Champion

Tradition Meets Technology—Chicago-Grown Vitality

Cordyceps has been revered for centuries in Eastern medicine as a natural remedy to boost lung function, endurance, and overall vitality. At Fungitarian, we’ve reimagined this ancient tonic with a precision-grown, science-forward approach rooted in nature and powered by community.

How We Grow It

Every drop of our Cordyceps starts with strains of Cordyceps militaris, strains from terrestrial fungi and grown in our facility in Chicago, USA.

The process begins with a liquid culture made from raw local honey, which feeds the mycelium and enhances its early-stage growth. This honey-based culture is then used to inoculate sterilized organic brown rice—the substrate where our Cordyceps thrives.

To supercharge the fruiting process, we enrich the rice with a nutrient-dense broth made of:

  • Nutritional Yeast – for complete B vitamins and amino acids
  • Gypsum (calcium sulfate) – stabilizes pH and supports structure
  • Spirulina – rich in minerals and bioavailable protein

This creates an optimal environment for full-spectrum fruiting body development. After 4–5 weeks of growth in a tightly controlled environment, we harvest the Cordyceps fresh, dehydrate them at low heat, and extract them within days to preserve maximum potency.

The Ancient Magic of Cordyceps

Cordyceps is an ancient wisdom holder teaching us of stamina, strength and intention. It reminds us of our most ancient healing technology - our breath. 

In the wild, Cordyceps is sometimes known as zombie fungus due to its primal process of survival. Throughout its lifecycle, it brings us on us a quantum journey of perspective, beginning life as a microscopic spore to walking “a mile” in the shoes of an insect, and eventually ending as a source of pure, consciousness-expanding usable energy. 

Discoveries of fossils of Cordyceps-like fungus have been dated as far back as 100 million years, meaning that this type of parasitic fungus was once evolving alongside the dinosaurs, displaying some serious stamina!

Although fierce, it works gently with our heart-space both physically and energetically. It strengthens and opens channels around our lungs and heart, assisting us in deeply receiving and absorbing the Qi (Chi or Life Force Energy) that is available to us. From this pure form of energy, we are able to do what we do as humans - create from the heart.

The Future Science of Cordyceps

To ensure maximum potency and full-spectrum bioavailability, we use a three-phase extraction and delivery process for our Cordyceps militaris drops:

Extraction

Extraction

We use organic ethanol and ultrasonic extraction in a process known as ultrasonic cavitation alongside distilled water to capture both fat-soluble and water-soluble compounds, including Cordycepin and Adenosine which are core molecules for cellular energy, ATP production, and oxygen utilization. Water extraction also isolates L-ergothioneine, Cordyxanthins, Polysaccharides, and Beta-glucans for immune resilience and metabolic support.

Reduction

Reduction

We concentrate the distilled water extract through slow atmospheric evaporation and the ethanol extract under vacuum distillation at low temperatures to preserve delicate active compounds. All ethanol is fully removed, resulting in a zero-alcohol resinous extract.

Liposomal Encapsulation

Liposomal Encapsulation

Our resinous alcohol-free ethanol extract is redissolved into organic, pharmaceutical-grade Vegetable Glycerin. We add pure Phosphatidylcholine to form a phospholipid matrix, then blend it with the water extract at a proprietary ratio. Ultrasonic processing creates a nano-encapsulated liposome designed for optimal bioavailability and absorption into the human body.

Next, we use ultrasonic sonication, a high-frequency sound wave process that breaks the active compounds into nano-sized particles and wraps them in liposomes—microscopic fat-based bubbles that protect the compounds and enhance bioavailability.

Finally, we infuse each batch with phosphatidylcholine, a natural phospholipid that stabilizes the liposomes and enables deep cellular absorption, ensuring your body gets the full benefits—fast.

Key Benefits of Cordyceps

Cellular Energy & ATP Production

 Fuels stamina at the mitochondrial level

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Lung & Respiratory Health

Traditionally used to improve oxygen intake

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Performance & Recovery

Supports muscle repair and physical output

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Adaptogenic Balance

Helps the body adapt to mental and physical stress

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