Cordycepin, or 3'-deoxyadenosine, is a derivative of the nucleoside adenosine, differing from the latter by the absence of the hydroxy group in the 3' position of its ribose part. It was initially extracted from the fungus Cordyceps militaris, but is now produced synthetically.
Cordycepin has displayed cytotoxicity against some leukemic cell lines in vitro, and at least one clinical trial of cordycepin as a leukemia treatment is in progress.
Functions:
1) Anti-bacteria 2) Adjusting immunity
3) Anti-cancer 4) Diminishing inflammation
5) Nourishing the kidney 6) Improving the adrenal cortexitol
7) Improving arrhythmia 8) Anti fatigue
9) Dispelling Phlegm and relieving dyspnea 10) Tranquilizing the mind and improve the sleeping
11) Postponing the senility 12) Improving the blood circulation