Author/Authors :
Wisitrassameewong, Komsit Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand , Wisitrassameewong, Komsit Mushroom Research Foundation, Thailand , Karunarathna, Samantha C. Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand , Karunarathna, Samantha C. Mushroom Research Foundation, Thailand , Thongklang, Naritsada Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand , Zhao, Ruilin Southwest Forestry University - Faculty of Biology Conservation, China , Callac, Philippe Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) - Mycologie et Sécurité des Aliments, France , Moukha, Serge Pharmaceutiques-Université Bordeaux Segalen - Department of Toxicology, UFR des Sciences, France , Moukha, Serge Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique (INRA) - Mycologie et Sécurité des Aliments, France , Férandon, Cyril Pharmaceutiques-Université Bordeaux Segalen - Department of Toxicology, UFR des Sciences, France , Chukeatirote, Ekachai Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand , Hyde, Kevin D. Mae Fah Luang University - School of Science, Thailand , Hyde, Kevin D. Mushroom Research Foundation, Thailand
Abstract :
Medicinal mushrooms have currently become a hot issue due to their various therapeutic properties. Of these, Agaricus subrufescens, also known as the ‘‘almond mushroom’’, has long been valued by many societies (i.e., Brazil, China, France, and USA). Since its discovery in 1893, this mushroom has been cultivated throughout the world, especially in Brazil where several strains of A. subrufescens have been developed and used as health food and alternative medicine. This article presents up-to-date information on this mushroom including its taxonomy and health promoting benefits. Medicinal properties of A. subrufescens are emphasized in several studies which are reviewed here. In addition, safety issues concerning the use of this fungus will be discussed.
Keywords :
Anti , cancer properties , b , Glucans , Bioactive compounds , Medicinal mushroom , Toxicity
