Cordyceps SAPis a hot water-extracted mushroom used in herbal medicine to support the immune system and as a source of antioxidants. Cordyceps sinensishas traditionally been used for a variety of concerns including treating patients with fatigue, in athletics, for liver, kidney, and respiratory protection, as well as for immune support. The majority of the research focuses on the active ingredients inCordyceps, including polysaccharides, lipids, cordycepin, and 3‑deoxyadenosine.