Comparison of Trace Elements Between Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps Militaris Mushroom

The contents of trace elements between Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps Militaris mushroom were determined by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry(ICP-AES). The recoveries of method were in the range of 96.2%—101.7%,and the relative standard deviations were less than or equal to 2.58%.Cordyceps sinensis and Cordyceps Militaris mushroom contain beneficial trace elements for human body.Exception of phosphorus,the contents of the other elements in Cordyceps Militaris mushroom were lower than these in Cordyceps sinensis.