Bioactive Potential and the Pharmaceutical Value of Cordyceps

Cordyceps is a kind of potential precious medicinal resources. Its metabolites have various biological activities, which have great applications in functional foods and biomedicine. This article focuses on the different bioactive components of Cordyceps and their pharmaceutical effects against various lifestyle diseases. The biological potential and mechanism of action of metabolites are discussed. It also analyzes the problems in the research and development of bioactive metabolites in Cordyceps spp. by offering new strategies for future development.