Table 1.
Cordyceps Samples analyzed in the study*
| Sample Number | Sample name | Origin | Date of collection or Batch number |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caterpillar host of C. sinensis | Qinghai Province, China | 05/11/2014 |
| 2 | Mycelium of C. sinensis | Qinghai Province, China | 05/11/2014 |
| 3 | Caterpillar host of C. sinensis | Hubei Province, China | 07/08/2014 |
| 4 | Caterpillar host of C. sinensis | AnHui Province, China | 09/23/2014 |
| 5 | Mycelium of C. sinensis | AnHui Province, China | 09/23/2014 |
| 6 | Cordyceps 8:1 extract | Local Market | 140417 04/16 |
| 7 | Reishi Standardized | Local Market | 20027414 |
| 8 | Cordyceps Mushroom | Local Market | 764402 |
| 9 | Cordyceps Sinensis | Local Market | 04/30/2016 |
| 10 | Cordyceps | Local Market | H2372 08/15 |
*
Samples #6~10 were supplement tablets prepared from C. sinensis or its substitutes.