Cordyceps are medicinal mushrooms with potent biochemical properties and a fascinating ecology. They have been used traditionally for centuries, with high Cordyceps is a genus of more than 300 species of fungi , the majority of which are endoparasites that infect and digest insects and other arthropods. They have a cosmopolitan distribution and are particularly diverse in Asia. Cordyceps is a genus of parasitic fungi that infect insects and other arthropods. Some species of Cordyceps are used in traditional medicine and dietary supplements for their potential health benefits, including improved energy and endurance.