RT Journal Article ID 1be36d8714960539 A1 Chen, Jiyue A1 Lee, Sangwoo A1 Cao, Yongqiang A1 Peng, Yanqiong A1 Winkler, Daniel A1 Yang, Darong T1 Ethnomycological Use of Medicinal Chinese Caterpillar Fungus, Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Berk.) G. H. Sung et al. (Ascomycetes) in Northern Yunnan Province, SW China JF International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms JO IJM YR 2010 FD 2011-02-04 VO 12 IS 4 SP 427 OP 434 K1 medicinal mushrooms and fungi K1 Ophiocordyceps sinensis K1 Cordyceps sinensis K1 ethnomycological survey K1 traditional uses of mushrooms K1 China K1 Yunnan AB Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a well-known medicinal mushroom in traditional oriental medicine such as traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and traditional Tibetan medicine (TTM). It is endemic to alpine habitats on the Tibetan Plateau, located predominantly in Tibet and Tibetan autonomous prefectures of neighboring Provinces and the high Himalayas. This area includes parts of Northern Yunnan, but is inhabited by other ethnic groups. Although ethnopharmacological use among Tibetan people has been researched, such studies among other ethnic peoples are limited. This study aims to review the traditional uses of caterpillar fungus among Bai, Naxi, Lisu and Tibetan people living in the mountainous Northern Yunnan Province. Ethnomycological survey methods, interviews, participatory action research and field visits were conducted to elicit information on the uses of caterpillar fungus. In this paper, we have presented this traditional knowledge about collection, discovery, protection, and nutritional value, learned from these indigenous peoples. Of special interest is the range of diseases treated with O. sinensis and the corresponding methods of application. Furthermore, the diverse ethnic groups examined each have their own unique legends regarding O. sinensis. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/708ae68d64b17c52,0ca529c41b1c961c,1be36d8714960539.html