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Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Berk.) (Genus: Ophiocordyceps, Family: Ophiocordycipitaceae), commonly known as the Chinese caterpillar fungus, is a high-altitude, entomopathogenic fungus with significant medicinal and economic properties across the Himalayan and Tibetan Plateau regions. This fungus parasitizes larvae of ghost moths (Thitarodes spp.) and is used in traditional Asian medicine for over three centuries. Known for its wide pharmacological effects, ranging from anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory to anti-cancer and aphrodisiac properties, O. sinensis remains integral to both traditional remedies and modern pharmacology. The fungus is ecologically constrained to alpine regions (3,000–5,000 m) and its collection has become a vital income source in parts of China, Nepal, Bhutan and India. However, increasing demand, overharvesting, and habitat degradation have led to its endangered status. Despite decades of research, artificial cultivation of the fungus remains difficult, making large-scale production challenging. Efforts are ongoing to develop sustainable cultivation and harvesting methods. To ensure its sustainability, conservation measures such as regulated harvesting, habitat restoration, community-based management and further scientific research are urgently required.
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