Yartsa Guenbub · Ophiocordyceps sinensis · Bhutan

Bhutan's golden thread

Wild yartsa guenbub gathered by licensed highland collectors in the meadows of Laya and Lunana — hand-picked at dawn, sun-dried in mountain air, and graded piece by piece. Nothing cultured, nothing cut with filler.

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Altitude 4,200–5,000 m
Harvest window May - June
Grading By hand, per piece
Additives None. Ever.
The Harvest — Lot 2026

Three forms, one specimen

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Our Story

A house built on one harvest

Mangala was founded with a vision to share the extraordinary benefits of Bhutanese Wild Cordyceps Sinensis (Yartsa Goenbub) with the world while preserving the people and landscapes that make it so unique. Harvested from the pristine Himalayan highlands, our cordyceps is renowned for its rarity, purity, and exceptional quality. We are committed to responsible and sustainable sourcing, working exclusively with government-certified auction yards to ensure every cordyceps is authentic, fully traceable, and fairly traded. This approach supports Bhutan's highland communities while protecting the fragile ecosystem they depend on. Every Mangala product is processed in a world-class facility under strict quality standards to preserve its natural potency and purity. Our mission is simple—to deliver premium Himalayan wellness products while creating a lasting legacy of sustainability, authenticity, and Bhutanese excellence.

The Founder
“"Mangala is our promise to bring Bhutan's rarest natural treasure to the world without compromising its purity."”
Kinley Penjor Founder, Mangala

Mangala was founded by Mr. Kinley Penjor with a vision to showcase Bhutan's rare and highly prized Wild Cordyceps Sinensis to the global market. Inspired by the exceptional quality of cordyceps that thrives in Bhutan's pristine Himalayan highlands, he recognized the untapped potential of this remarkable natural resource and set out to build a premium brand that reflects its authenticity, purity, and heritage. With the growing global demand for natural wellness products and increasing scientific recognition of cordyceps' health benefits, Mangala was established to position Bhutanese Wild Cordyceps Sinensis as a world-class product, offering discerning consumers a trusted source of one of nature's most valuable medicinal treasures.

The Ritual

How to take it, simply

Morning

In your first cup

Stir a half teaspoon of powder into coffee or cacao.

Evening

As a slow broth

Simmer two whole pieces in broth for twenty minutes.

Anywhere

Two capsules a day

With breakfast, with water. Consistency over quantity.

Lot 2026 — limited to this season's harvest

When the lot sells out, it's gone until next June

Join the harvest list and reserve from Lot 27 before it opens.

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