Yarsagumba: The Himalayan Gold Fungus
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This document discusses Yarsagumba, an expensive caterpillar fungus used in traditional Chinese medicine that grows in the Himalayas. Yarsagumba parasitizes caterpillars at high altitudes in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, China, and India. It is collected and used to increase energy, strengthen organs, and boost libido. However, overharvesting and climate change are threatening Yarsagumba with extinction as demand rises. Though an important part of local economies and traditional medicine, conservation efforts are needed to protect this rare fungus.
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Yarsagumba: The Himalayan Gold Fungus
- 1. Anima Acharya Bsc.IT Softwarica College of IT & E-Commerce Mahakabi Marg, Dillibazar, Kathmandu.
- 2. A Commercial and Lucrative Agro Product Yarsagumba
- 3. What is Yarsagumba ? Yarsagumba is a type of caterpillar fungus which is one of the most expensive commercial insect-herbs that is used for medical purpose. Its scientific name is Himalayan Viagra Yarsagumba is a Tibetan word which means summer grass – winter worm. It is a rare fungus that parasites on the body of a moth caterpillar that grows only at higher altitudes in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, China and North-East India.
- 4. Yarsagumba, Most Expensive Insect-Herb
- 5. History or Origin According to legend Yarsagumba was discovered by Tibetan and Nepalese Herders. It was earlier documented as CATERPILLER FUNGUS by a Tibetan physician and lama who lived from 1439-1475. It is also known as the Himalayan Viagra or the Himalayan Gold, in Nepali , Yarchagumba, Yatsa gunbu and Yartsa gunba.
- 6. Development Grows only at higher altitudes in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, China and North-East India. when a Caterpiller living under the ground is killed by fungus, a tiny mushroom spouts from head of dead larva and becomes Yarsagumba. Looks like insect in winter and plant in spring when the snow starts melting.
- 7. Appears differently Yarsagumba in Winter Yarsagumba in Spring
- 8. Increasing stamina Development/ Usage Source of energy Strengthen kidneys (yang tonic), and lungs (yin tonic) Strong afrodisiac, increasing libido of both men and women against excessive tiredness and fatigue Strengthening of health and prevention of maladies Rejuvenating effects
- 9. It is popular among a sportsmens, because is increasing energy levels, endurance, size of muscles and strength of the body - removes prana diseases Does not raise the phlegm Increase semen Decreases stress and evokes feelings of calmness and sense of balance Development/ Usage
- 10. Present Scenario 1. The over harvest, high demand and the climate change is putting it at a risk of extinction. 2. The number of Yarsagumba collected decreases every year while the number of the collectors is increasing. 3. At average, the cost of one Yarshagumba is quite more than the daily wage of a labor. The global market for Yarshagumba is calculated to be between $ 5 billion and $ 11 billion (in February 2012).
- 11. Social and Economic Value Society benefits from it as it has high usage and demand in the international market.
- 12. Contribution It has increased the economy of the Himalayan inhabitants. It has been able to cure diseases. Increase in revenue when exported. Healthy and energetic if used as dishes. Has increased the market area as herbal medicine. A healing herb for problem like fatigue.
- 13. Conclusion Yarshagumba is the most expensive and most effective dicinal insect-herb found in the higher altitudes but is in the verge of extinction.
- 14. THANK YOU Any Question/ Feedback is welcomed……