Cordyceps Sinensis: Promising Natural Therapy for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Research suggests that Cordyceps sinensis, a fungus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can combat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in mice. A study by Sichuan International Medical Exchange and Promotion Association found that this fungus inhibits mitochondrion-mediated oxidative stress, alleviating the severe respiratory disease. IPF is a progressive lung disease leading to respiratory failure, with current treatments having significant adverse effects. Published in Wiley’s MedComm, the study showed Cordyceps sinensis reduces pulmonary inflammation and collagen deposition in mice by regulating mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. The research indicates potential for Cordyceps sinensis as an alternative therapy, pending further validation through in vivo and in vitro experiments.

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