Wild Mushrooms and Health Diversity, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Benefits, and Cultivation

ISBN : 9781032372198

Author : Kamal Ch. Semwal

Publisher : CRC Press

Year : 2024

Language : English

Type : Book

Description : Medicinal mushrooms have been used since ancient times. Certain mushrooms can be used to treat numerous conditions, including those related to cardiovascular health, obesity, cholesterol balance, bone health, diabetes, and cancer. Wild Mushrooms and Health: Diversity, Phytochemistry, Medicinal Benefits, and Cultivation presents reports on numerous species of wild medicinal mushrooms with discussion of drug-discovery implications, analysis of bioactive substances, and prospects for cultivation._x000D_ FEATURES_x000D_ Comprehensive review of medicinal mushrooms as sources of promising bioactive molecules and prospective compounds for drug discovery_x000D_ Information on diversity, distribution, ethnomycology, ecology, cultivation, descriptions of specific species, and folk medicinal uses of mushrooms throughout the world_x000D_ Emphasis on identification, documentation, bioactive substances, and the nature of mushroom bioactivity_x000D_ Discussion of the nutraceutical properties of wild mushrooms, including high protein content comparable to that of meat, and low fat content, which make them a complete dietary food source_x000D_ Exploration of methods used in the collection, identification, documentation, cultivation, analysis, and conservation of mushrooms for drug discovery_x000D_ An installment in the Exploring Medicinal Plants series, this volume is a comprehensive resource for medical researchers, scientists, and pharmaceutical companies. In addition, this resource is appropriate for mycologists and botanists interested in pharmacognosy.

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