Yarchagumba is actually a combination of one of Nepal's most famous flora and fauna. Caterpillar fungi are the result of a parasitic relationship between the larva of the ghost moth and the fungus Cordyceps sinensis. The fungus germinates within the larva of the ghost moth, killing and mummifying the insect. Over time the fungus will grow out of the insect?s body and then grow into a small mushroom that can be used in many types of medicinal concoctions. Yarchargumba is a rare herb that is quite hard to find and difficult to harvest. Yarchagumba is so valuable drugs and aphrodisiac. Yarchagumba has become one of the important economic source of Rural Himalayan of Nepal. I have downloaded some pictures from google to make you understand this ghost moth and fungus relationship.
source of image:google search
11 Comments
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 25-12-2013 16:47
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 25-12-2013 16:47
good one mamta
Posted 23-12-2013 01:06
Thanks for sharin
Posted 08-08-2013 17:57
Thanks for the info
Posted 08-08-2013 17:53
Yes a mysterious plant
Posted 31-07-2013 14:50
Yarchagumba is really important!!
Posted 30-07-2013 11:28
nice information Mamta :)
Posted 30-07-2013 09:00
Thanks for sharing!
Posted 29-07-2013 19:41
thank you arushi!!
Posted 29-07-2013 16:24
Thanks for the useful info, Mamta.
Posted 29-07-2013 15:33