Yarsagumba: The Himalayan Herb Equivalent to Gold

Yarsagumba benefits mankind in a remarkable way. It is beneficial in a number of ways. It has earned the popularity because of its aphrodisiac properties. It is also known as Himalayan Viagra. It is also known as yarchagumba, or keeda jadi.

Yarsagumba is one among the organisms that can surprise you. However, many people do not know what is yarsagumba. Yarsagumba means half worm half plant.  How Yarsagumba or Keeda Jadi Grows? It is a parasitic relation of a fungus on caterpillar larvae.

As it’s popularity has grown recently. After one of the Chinese athlete revealed that she consumes yarsagumba tonic.

Yarsagumba price/ kg is now more than the price of gold.

It is found in the high altitude areas of Himalayas. The altitude of the area should be higher than 3800 meters in order to support the growth of the Yarsagumba. It is found in high altitude Himalayan areas of India , Nepal, China etc.


People in the areas where yarsagumba is found are poor. The knowledge of its presence often proves dangerous for the sustainability of the yarsagumba. It’s being overexploited. Its yield has also come down sharp in the last 10-15 years. It is now on the verge of extinction. 

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