This research reviews the cultivation and commercial potential of Cordyceps militaris, a medicinal mushroom that produces valuable compounds for human health. The fungus can be grown in laboratories to produce cordycepin, a compound with promising anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties. Impact on everyday life: – Provides a sustainable source of natural medicine compounds – Offers potential new treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases – Creates opportunities for commercial mushroom cultivation – Contributes to the development of natural health supplements – Supports sustainable use of agricultural and insect industry by-products