Cordyceps flower (scientific name Cordyceps Militaris), also known as 虫草花 in Mandarin. Cordyceps flower is not technically a flower, it is a cultured fungus / mushrooms.

Other Name(s): Caterpillar Fungus, Caterpillar Mushroom, Cs-4, Champignon Chenille, Chinese Caterpillar Fungus, Cordyceps sinensis, Dong Chong Xia Cao, Dong Chong Zia Cao, Hsia Ts'Ao Tung Ch'Ung, Ophiocordyceps sinensis, Tochukaso, Vegetable Caterpillar.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, cordyceps flower have the following health benefits such as nourish lungs, reduce fatigue, enhance our immune system, improve sleep, tonify kidneys and liver, cough relief (it helps to moisten the throat) & rich in anti-aging properties.