Through this book the author is giving all the details that a layman requires in setting up a lab to culture the expensive fungus, Cordyceps militaris. Detailed information about the medium used, culture conditions, production of fruiting bodies, harvesting, drying of fruiting bodies etc are given in this book based on his experiences in culturing the fungus. Details on the chemical constituents of C. sinensis and C. militaris are given in the book. The health benefits of the fungus and the conditions for large scale cultivation of C. militaris in vitro are also given.