Cordyceps gunnii (Berk.) Berk. is one of the important species of Cordyceps spp,which has similar constituents and pharmacological activities to the traditional Chinese medicine Cordyceps sinensis.

• 古尼虫草与传统名贵中药冬虫夏草类似,具有多种活性物质及广泛的药理作用,是一种重要的虫草属真菌。