Yarshgumba
Scientific Name
Cordycep sinensis
Altitude
elevation of more than 4000m
Harvesting
Pickers use hoes to carefully dig out the soil, and the yarsagumba is pulled out slowly. The soil is put back again so the field is not ruined for next year’s harvest.
Post Harvest Activities
picker cleans the fungus with a toothbrush.A skilled picker may collect 10 to 15 pieces of Yarsagumba in a good day.
Marketing
Yarsagumba has been recognized in Nepal for last thousands of years. It is one of the highly potential medicinal mushrooms in the world. Owi ng to the herb's high efficacy and potency in curing various diseases, it is well known as an important nourishing tonic.
Varieties
CS-4
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