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Cordyceps

Cordyceps militaris, Cordyceps sinensis, Caterpillar fungus

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ID:cordyceps
Name:Cordyceps
Schema Version:2.4_uniform_evidence_2026_06_18

Created

2026-07-02T07:04:55Z

Model

phase-b-newfiles-claude-opus-4.8

Interactions

Target id:
/class/immunosuppressants
Target name:
Immunosuppressants
Severity:
moderate
Interaction type:
adverse
Nature:
relative
Temporal spacing:
Hours before target:
0
Hours after target:
0
Description:
Cordyceps is immunomodulatory/immunostimulant and could oppose immunosuppressive therapy.
Actionable advice:
This is best avoided with immunosuppressants unless a specialist approves.
Validation status:
validated_via_class_inference
Evidence tier:
tier_c
Evidence basis:
class_inference_summary
Evidence anchors:
Source url:
Established mechanism / class pharmacology (no single primary source quoted)
Exact phrase from label:
Cordyceps activates immune function; theoretically antagonizes immunosuppression. Mechanistic.
Label source:
Class inference
Action type:
avoid
Target id:
/class/anticoagulants-antiplatelets
Target name:
Anticoagulants / antiplatelets
Severity:
minor
Interaction type:
adverse
Nature:
relative
Temporal spacing:
Hours before target:
0
Hours after target:
0
Description:
Cordyceps may have mild antiplatelet activity.
Actionable advice:
Minor; watch for bruising with blood thinners.
Validation status:
validated_via_class_inference
Evidence tier:
tier_c
Evidence basis:
class_inference_summary
Evidence anchors:
Source url:
Established mechanism / class pharmacology (no single primary source quoted)
Exact phrase from label:
Mild antiplatelet activity; low-magnitude additive bleeding risk.
Label source:
Class inference
Action type:
monitor
Target id:
/class/antidiabetic-medications
Target name:
Antidiabetic medications
Severity:
minor
Interaction type:
adverse
Nature:
relative
Temporal spacing:
Hours before target:
0
Hours after target:
0
Description:
Cordyceps may modestly lower blood glucose.
Actionable advice:
It is a good idea to check glucose if combining.
Validation status:
validated_via_class_inference
Evidence tier:
tier_c
Evidence basis:
class_inference_summary
Evidence anchors:
Source url:
Established mechanism / class pharmacology (no single primary source quoted)
Exact phrase from label:
Mild glucose-lowering activity; low-certainty additive effect.
Label source:
Class inference
Action type:
monitor