Title of article
Agaricus subrufescens: A review
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
From page
131
To page
146
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
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Journal title
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Record number
2665654
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