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Oyster Mushroom

Pleurotus ostreatus

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1,947
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53
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2026
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Reishi · Lingzhi

Ganoderma lucidum

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1,830
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60
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2026
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi

Trametes versicolor

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1,828
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41
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2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu

Lentinula edodes

Studies
1,766
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60
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2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club

Cordyceps militaris

Studies
1,635
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67
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2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus

Ophiocordyceps sinensis

Studies
1,576
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59
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2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM

Agaricus blazei

Studies
1,441
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54
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2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom

Flammulina velutipes

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1,403
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47
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2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii

Pleurotus eryngii

Studies
1,278
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60
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2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods

Grifola frondosa

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1,276
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48
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2026
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear

Tremella fuciformis

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1,052
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29
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2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake

Hericium erinaceus

Studies
862
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67
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2026
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Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

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738
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65
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2026
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Mesima · Sanghwang

Phellinus linteus

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722
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58
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2026
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Niu-Chang-Chih

Antrodia camphorata

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496
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63
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2026
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Nameko · Nametake

Pholiota microspora

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421
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29
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2026
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Yellow Morel

Morchella esculenta

Studies
392
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42
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2026
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore

Polyporus umbellatus

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263
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55
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2026
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Wood Ear · Kikurage

Auricularia auricula-judae

Studies
254
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51
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2026
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk

Fomitopsis officinalis

Studies
47
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55
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2026
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Chaga · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

FOOD MANUFACTURE METHOD USE IN CHAGA MUSHROOM EXTRACTION

Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Inonotus obliquus in 2005. MycoData maps the paper to metabolic health, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Metabolic healthSkin & hydration
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Chaga · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

METHOD FOR GERMINATION AND CULTIVATION OF PLANTS USING CHAGA MUSHROOM AND/OR THE EXTRACT

Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Inonotus obliquus in 2005. MycoData maps the paper to metabolic health, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Metabolic healthSkin & hydration
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Chaga · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

METHOD FOR GERMINATION AND CULTIVATION OF PLANTS USING CHAGA MUSHROOM AND/OR THE EXTRACT

Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Inonotus obliquus in 2005. MycoData maps the paper to metabolic health, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Metabolic healthSkin & hydration
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Chaga · 2005 · Patent · journal metadata

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAVER PATCHES WITH CHAGA

Metadata-grounded summary: This patent indexes research on Inonotus obliquus in 2005. MycoData maps the paper to metabolic health, skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Metabolic healthSkin & hydration
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Lion's Mane · 2003 · Comment · Science (New York, N.Y.)

Melanin, nutrition, and the lion's mane.

Metadata-grounded summary: This comment indexes research on Hericium erinaceus in Science (New York, N.Y.) in 2003. MycoData maps the paper to skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Skin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2000 · Journal Article · Chinese Journal of Dermatology

Inhibitory effects of ethanol extracts obtained from five traditional Chinese medicines on experimental hypermelanosis induced by UVB using a brownish guinea pig model

Metadata-grounded summary: This journal article indexes research on Polyporus umbellatus in Chinese Journal of Dermatology in 2000. MycoData maps the paper to skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Skin & hydration
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Shiitake · 2019 · Case Reports · The American Journal of dermatopathology

Histological Features of Flagellate Erythema.

Flagellate erythema is a distinctive eruption characterized by "whip-like" linear or curvilinear streaks and plaques, occurring mainly on the trunk. It has classically been described in 2 disparate clinical settings: chemotherapy with bleomycin and ingestion of mushrooms (most commonly Shiitake mushrooms)..

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration
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Shiitake · 2017 · Case Reports · Dermatology online journal

A gastronomic delight?

Flagellate dermatitis (FD) exhibits a striking clinical appearance similar to whiplash marks. General dermatologists are likely to encounter this clinical appearance as a more localized presentation of phytophotodermatosis.

OncologySkin & hydration
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Shiitake · 2017 · Case Reports · Pediatric dermatology

Flagellate Dermatitis in a Child Most Likely Secondary to Doxorubicin.

Flagellate dermatitis, a cutaneous eruption in which the patient appears to have been whipped, has been described with antineoplastic agents and shiitake mushroom ingestion..

OncologySkin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2015 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · BMC complementary and alternative medicine

Oryeongsan suppressed high glucose-induced mesangial fibrosis.

BACKGROUND: The pathological change of kidney in diabetic nephropathy is represented hypertrophy, inflammation, and renal fibrosis. Oryeongsan, traditional oriental herbal formula, is widely used for the treatment of nephrosis, dropsy, and uremia..

Immune supportMetabolic healthSkin & hydration
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Snow Fungus · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry

Antioxidative activity, moisture retention, film formation, and viscosity stability of Auricularia fuscosuccinea, white strain water extract.

This study showed that both water extracts (WAF-W) and ethanol extracts (EAF-W) of Auricularia fuscosuccinea (Montagne) Farlow, white strain (AF-W) demonstrated significantly stronger antioxidative effects than did commercially available Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extracts (WSK; with the exception of EAF-W in terms….

Skin & hydration
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Mesima · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of molecular sciences

Hispolon decreases melanin production and induces apoptosis in melanoma cells through the downregulation of tyrosinase and microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF) expressions and the activation of caspase-3, -8 and -9.

Hispolon is one of the most important functional compounds that forms Phellinus linteus (Berkeley & Curtis) Teng. Hispolon has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative and anticancer effects.

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration
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Lion's Mane · 2014 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

Screening and isolation for anti-hepatofibrotic components from medicinal mushrooms using TGF-(β1-induced live fibrosis in hepatic stellate cells.

Liver fibrosis is a wound-healing response to chronic liver injury that could lead to liver failure, but treatment remains ineffective. In this study, we investigated anti-hepatic fibrosis activity of n-hexane, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts of mycelia from six commercially available medicinal….

Liver supportSkin & hydration
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Snow Fungus · 2014 · Evaluation Study · International journal of medicinal mushrooms

The optimum submerged culture condition of the culinary-medicinal white jelly mushroom (Tremellomycetes) and its antioxidant properties.

Tremella fuciformis is a natural edible and medicinal mushroom commercially available in Taiwan. In this study, the effects of initial pH, incubation time, and various media to optimize exopolysaccharide (EPS) production by T.

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2013 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of cosmetic science

Inhibitory effects of Korean indigenous plants on tyrosinase and melanogenesis.

To search for new depigmenting cosmetic ingredients from Korean herbal extracts of traditional Korean medicines (TKMs), we screened about 17 TKM extracts collected in the Republic of Korea..

OncologySkin & hydration
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Snow Fungus · 2012 · Patent · journal metadata

SKIN WOUND DRESSING AND PREPARING METHOD THEREOF

A skin wound dressing is disclosed. The skin wound dressing comprises Tremella polysaccharide and alginate and is used to cover on a skin wound to accelerate wound healing.

Immune supportSkin & hydration
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Maitake · 2011 · Dissertation · journal metadata

Development of natural multifunctional cosmetic ingredients using biotechnological approach

Metadata-grounded summary: This dissertation indexes research on Grifola frondosa in 2011. MycoData maps the paper to skin & hydration based on its title, species context, article metadata, and study classification..

Skin & hydration
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Lion's Mane · 2011 · Patent · journal metadata

FUNCTIONAL DUMPLING USING MILLSTONE AND THE MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

PURPOSE: Functional dumplings, and a producing method thereof using a millstone are provided prevent the damage of micro-components including nutrients from ingredients..

Skin & hydration
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Mesima · 2011 · Patent · journal metadata

MIXTURE EXTRACTS HAVING ANTI-OXIDATION ACTIVITY AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY ACTIVITY AND COSMETIC COMPOSITION COMPRISING THE SAME

PURPOSE: A mixture extract of Carthamus tinctorius L., Triticum vulgare buds, Schizomepeta tenuifolia var. japonica, and Glycine soja is provided to ensure antioxidation and anti-inflammation and to relieve skin irritation..

Immune supportSkin & hydration
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Mesima · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · International journal of oncology

Suppression of growth and invasive behavior of human prostate cancer cells by ProstaCaid™: mechanism of activity.

Since the use of dietary supplements as alternative treatments or adjuvant therapies in cancer treatment is growing, a scientific verification of their biological activity and the detailed mechanisms of their action are necessary for the acceptance of dietary supplements in conventional cancer treatments..

OncologySkin & hydration
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Lion's Mane · 2010 · Patent · journal metadata

Transdermal infusion paste preparation for enhancing immunity and preparation method thereof

The invention provides a transdermal infusion paste preparation for enhancing immunity and a preparation method thereof and relates to a preparation for enhancing the immunity and a preparation method thereof..

OncologyImmune supportSkin & hydrationRespiratory
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Chaga · 2009 · English Abstract · Biomeditsinskaia khimiia

[Antitumor activity of the plant remedy peptide extract PE-PM in a new mouse T-lymphoma/eukemia model].

A new mouse ASF-LL model of adult T-lymphoma/leukemia (ATLL) in humans was characterized by cytological, histopathological, and flow cytometry analyses. Encouraging similarities of morphological, pathological, and clinical signs were found..

OncologyLiver supportSkin & hydrationRespiratory
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Mesima · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata

COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OF KIN TROUBLE

A cosmetic composition for relieving the skin trouble is provided to improve the anti-inflammation effect and to enhance the safety to the skin. A cosmetic composition for relieving the skin trouble contains the fermentation extract of at least one selected from the group consisting of Lonicera japonica, Adenophora….

Immune supportSkin & hydration
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Snow Fungus · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata

Medicament for treating beriberi

The invention relates to a drug for treating beri-beri which is characterized in that the drug is prepared by the following raw materials by parts by weight: 5-7 parts of pangolin scales, 5-7 parts of tremella fuciformis dried product, 6-8 parts of bletilla striata, 7-8 parts of golden thread, 15-20 parts of borneol,….

Skin & hydration
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Lion's Mane · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata

Pure traditional Chinese medicine capsule special for gastric cancer

The invention discloses a pure traditional Chinese medicine capsule special for gastric cancer, which is obtained by repeated verification and preparation in clinical trials and accords with the theories of traditional Chinese medicines..

OncologySkin & hydrationRespiratory
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Chaga · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata

THE MANUFACTURING METHOD OF PICKED RADISH CONTAINING NATURAL-PIGMENT AND FRUIT-FLAVORED, AND THE PICKED RADISH THEREOF

Provided is a method for preparing pickled radishes containing a natural color and a fruit flavor. A method for preparing pickled radishes containing a natural color and a fruit flavor comprises the following steps of: washing radishes and sprinkling salt over them and aging in an aging room washing the salted….

Skin & hydration
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Mesima · 2008 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Antagonizing TGF-beta induced liver fibrosis by a retinoic acid derivative through regulation of ROS and calcium influx.

Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) mediates the regulation of extracellular matrix via reactive oxygen species (ROS) and calcium influx, both are activators of hepatic stellate cells (HSC) which play a critical role in hepatic fibrogenesis..

Energy & fatigueLiver supportSkin & hydration
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Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

ANTIOXIDANT COMPOSITION COMPRISING CEREAL FERMENTED BY BACILLUS SP. MAB06 AS AN EFFECTIVE INGREDIENT

Cereals fermented by a microorganism are provided to improve anti-oxidative activity of cereals as compared to unfermented cereals, and secure safety of use, so that the fermented cereals are used in cosmetics and food for inhibiting skin aging..

Skin & hydration
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Snow Fungus · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

Black soya bean warm vinegar for beauty treatment and face-nourishing

The present invention relates to a black bean beautifying and skin caring warm vinegar and the preparation method, which is prepared by the raw materials with the following components by weight: 80 to 120 parts of vinegar, 10 to 15 parts of black bean, 5 to 8 parts of jujube, 5 to 8 parts of barbary wolfberry fruit, 5….

OncologyMetabolic healthSkin & hydration
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Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR PREVENTING OF KIN TROUBLE

A cosmetic composition comprising a fermented extract of medicinal stuff is provided to show skin trouble alleviating effect due to anti-inflammatory effect and be safe to skin..

Immune supportGut & microbiomeSkin & hydration
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Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

COSMETIC COMPOSITION HAVING ANTIOXIDATION ACTIVITY

A cosmetic composition is provided to be safe to skin, show excellent skin anti-aging and anti-oxidative effects, and maintain the effect excellently. A cosmetic composition having anti-oxidation activity comprises 0.0001-10 wt.% of a fermented extract of at least one medicinal stuff selected from the group consisting….

Gut & microbiomeSkin & hydration
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Maitake · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

COSMETICS FOR WHITENING COMPRING MUSHROOM FERMENTATION AS AN EFFECTIVE INGREDIENT

A cosmetic composition comprising fermented product of mushroom mycelium is provided to whiten the skin, improve skin wrinkles by inhibiting MMP-1(matrix metalloprotease-1), prevent systemic shock caused by allergenic materials, and alleviate skin itching caused by atopic dermatitis..

Skin & hydration
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Niu-Chang-Chih · 2008 · Comparative Study · Mycopathologia

Effects on tyrosinase activity by the extracts of Ganoderma lucidum and related mushrooms.

The inhibitory effects on tyrosinase activity by extracts of several mushrooms belonging to Basidiomycetes were evaluated. Among the tested mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum, Antrodia camphorata, Agaricus brasiliensis, and Cordyceps militaris), G..

Skin & hydration
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Mesima · 2008 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochemical and biophysical research communications

Inhibition of transforming growth factor-beta-induced liver fibrosis by a retinoic acid derivative via the suppression of Col 1A2 promoter activity.

Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-beta1) mediates expression of collagen 1A2 (Col 1A2) gene via a synergistic cooperation between Smad2/Smad3 and Sp1, both act on the Col 1A2 gene promoter..

Liver supportSkin & hydration
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Lion's Mane · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

Method for preparing health care food by edible fungus mycelium or seed

The invention relates to a method for preparing health food such as mycoprotein, bean curd sheet, meat roll, and tea with stomach nourishing and anti-hangover effects from mycelia or fruiting bodies of edible fungi including hericium erinaceus, lentinus edodes, flammulina velutipes, pleurotus ostreatus, poria cocos,….

Skin & hydration
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Maitake · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

MUSHROOM FERMENTATION, PREPARING METHOD AND USE THEREOF

A culture solution of mushroom hyphae, its preparation method, and its use are provided to produce functional foods, medical supplies and cosmetics by using a medicinal herb mixture consisting of Angelica keiskei, Houttuynia cordata Thunberg, and Saururus chinensis as a substrate for mushroom hyphae..

Skin & hydration
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Chaga · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF MELANIN SUBSTANCE

The invention relates to biotechnology, in particular, to a process for the preparation of melanin substance that can be used in pharmaceutical industry for production of medical preparations, in cosmetic industry for producing creams, lotions, toners, in food industry for producing bioactive additives..

Skin & hydration
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Wood Ear · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

THE HERB MEDICINE COMPOSITION WHICH HAS A DEHAIRING PREVENTION AND A HAIR GROWTH PROMOTION EFFECT

A herb medicinal complex composition is provided to promote growth of hair and growth of fibroblast existing in skin, improve the hair condition by inhibiting moisture evaporation of the hair, and inhibit hair loss excellently by inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase activity..

Skin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata

Traditional Chinese medicine for treating liver cancer pain

Disclosed is a Chinese medicament for treating hepatic carcinoma pains, wherein the recipe includes purple ganoderma lucidum 15g, Cutis Bufonis 24g, oldenlandia 30g, bletilla tuber 30g, bulb of edible tulip 15g, polyporus umbellatus 30g, barbat skullcap 30g, centipede 3g, Paris polyphylla 12g, dried orange peel 6g,….

OncologyLiver supportSkin & hydration
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Lion's Mane · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

Blood-lucid ganoderma beautifying skin-care agent and its preparation

The invention relates to a skin protective liquid containing Ganoderma lucidum esscence and its preparation method. The protective liquid comprises fermented product of Ganoderma lucidum and tea leaf, rice wine and honey at a weight ratio of 1:(20-40):(0.5-2)..

Skin & hydration
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Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

COMPOSITION CONTAINING ATO-CONTROL SYSTEM FOR ANTI-ALLERGY AND PREVENTION EFFECTS OF SKIN

A composition comprising extracts of medicinal herbs is provided to alleviate itching by inhibiting histamine release, inhibit inflammation in the skin, strengthen skin immunity, and moisturize the skin by promoting production of hyaluronic acid, thereby alleviating and preventing skin allergy such as atopic….

Immune supportSkin & hydration
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Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

MANUFACTURING METHOD AND COSMETIC COMPOSITIONS PREVENTING SKIN AGING

Cosmetic compositions are provided to promote proliferation of a cell and biosynthesis of collagen, inhibit oxidation and inflammation, and moisturize the skin without skin irritation by using nontoxic medicinal herbs, thereby preventing skin aging and improving atopic dermatitis..

Immune supportSkin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

Medicine for treating hepatitis and cirrhosis ascites and its preparation method

The invention relates to a traditional Chinese medicament for treating hepatitis and cirrhosis ascites which is prepared from the following raw materials (by weight portion): red ginseng 60-100 parts, white atractylodes rhizome 50-80 parts, borneol 30-50 parts, chicken's gizzard-skin 30-50 parts, red peony root 20-30….

Liver supportSkin & hydration
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Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

NATURE ROOM COMPOSITE AND THE MANUFACTURE METHOD FOR ATOPISEONG SKIN DISEASE TREATMENT

A method for preparing a natural herb composition is provided to obtain the composition by ripening powder from the plants with a bamboo crude vinegar and then extracting ripened powder therefrom to prepare a final distilled solution from natural herb plants, thereby allowing the obtained composition to be safe….

Skin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

Traditional Chinese medicine composition for treating hepatitis and fatty liver

The invention discloses a Chinese pharmaceutical composition for treating hepatitis and fatty liver, which comprises cornus officinalis, oriental wormwood, cape jasmine, baikal skullcap root, plantain seeds, clematis stem, polyporus umbellatus, poria cocos, rush pith, curcuma aromatica, licorice root, cyperus tuber,….

Liver supportSkin & hydration
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Chaga · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata

YELLOW EARTH PACK COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A yellow soil pack composition and a method for producing the same composition are provided to safely remove waste matters from the skin, activate skin cells, supply nutrients to the skin, and inhibit growth of bacteria in the skin..

Skin & hydration
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Maitake · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

CULTURE OF MUSHROOM MYCELLIA HAVING PHYSIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE EFFECT

A culture product of mushroom mycelium having physiological activation is provided to overcome problems in manufacturing process of food and drink due to mucilage of Opuntia ficus-indica var..

OncologySkin & hydration
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Chaga · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

HEALTH SUPPLEMENT FOOD WITH EXCELLENT EFFECT ON SKIN BEAUTY

Provided is a health-aid food, which has an effect of treating or alleviating atopic dermatitis or various allergic diseases, adult diseases and diseases of digestive organs, is useful as a cancer-preventing agent, and causes no side effects..

OncologyGut & microbiomeSkin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

Medicine for treating calculus in urinary system

Disclosed is a medicine for treating calculus in urinary system, which is prepared from the following Chinese medicinal herbs through proportioning, lysimachia christinae, pyrrosia lingua farw, zedoary, amber, poria cocos, root of red rooted saliva, climbing fern spore, clematis stem, Chinese pink herb, cogongrass….

Skin & hydration
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Zhu Ling · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata

Medicine for treating diabetic nephropathy

The invention relates to a medicament for treating diabetic nephrosis which is prepared from Chinese medicinal herbs including astragalus root 10-15, prepared rhizome of rehmannia 15-20, kudzuvine root 15-20, Chinese angelica root 7.5-10, areca catecha 7.5-10, polyporus umbellatus 23-30, motherwort 23-30, cassia seed….

Metabolic healthSkin & hydration