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Yarshagumba or Yarsagumba Scientific name is Cordyceps sinensis, is a useful fungus that grows naturally in Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet at high elevations. To be fair, growing Yarshagumba in controlled settings is difficult and expensive because it has a unique life cycle and needs very specific conditions to grow.
Instructions on how to grow Yarshagumba
The young caterpillars of the Hepialus armoricanus species host a fungus known as Yarshagumba. Before you can successfully grow it, you need to find the right caterpillar eggs that the fungus can live on. The eggs usually live at high elevations, between 3,000 and 5,000 meters above sea level, where the fungus grows naturally. After collecting the eggs, scientists move them to a controlled environment and introduce fungus spores to initiate an infection.
It can be challenging to grow Yarshagumba in a lab or greenhouse because it needs special conditions, like low temperatures (10°C to 20°C) and high humidity, which are similar to its natural high-altitude home. Another thing is that the fungus grows slowly; it usually takes about 3 to 5 months for it to fully mature.
Ways to change the situation
To change or affect Yarshagumba’s growth, it is necessary to create conditions that are similar to its native surroundings. In order to do this, the temperature must stay low and stable, and the humidity and air levels must be high. Also, because the fungus depends on certain types of caterpillars, growing and keeping the health of the larvae under close watch is very important. If the host factors change, it could affect how the fungi grow. People are still trying out different ways to grow plants artificially, but they are still in the early stages of their work.
Different Ways to Get Yarsagumba
The process of gathering Yarshagumba is very labor-intensive and takes a lot of handwork. In Nepal, people go on long hikes to remote mountain areas to collect the fungus while it is still growing. This usually happens from May to August. People usually have to dig up the ground or carefully remove dirt to find the infected caterpillar eggs.
After harvesting, people dry and clean the fungus for its potential medical and commercial applications. People typically consume it whole or grind it into a powder to incorporate into drinks, pills, or tinctures. Yarsagumba is considered a rare commodity in traditional medicine due to its high cost and difficulty in finding and harvesting.
