Keeda Jadi/ Yarsagumba- 1p

keeda jadi (Yarsagumba) is a kind of Yellow caterpillar fungus combination. Before the rainy season, the fungus infects caterpillar larvae living in the grassy soil. When it finally attacks the head, the larvae die. it growing 2-3 inches long and becoming brown in colour. The taste is of mushroom, flavoursome, sweet and neutral in nature. It can be eaten plain or powdered, mixed with milk or water.  it can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, India and Tibet. In Nepal, Yarsa is available between the altitudes of 3000-5000 meters. Three and a half thousand individual pieces make up a kilo. people used to gather in Dolpa Highlands every season to collect it. Health Benefits Improve measures of exercise performance in older and younger adults, but not in well-trained athletes. Cordyceps increase antioxidants in aged mice, helping improve memory and sexual function Potential Anti-Tumor Effects Cordyceps contain a special type of sugar that may help treat diabetes. Cordyceps may benefit heart health by helping prevent arrhythmias and lowering levels of triglycerides and “bad” LDL cholesterol.