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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
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Turkey Tail · Yun Zhi
Trametes versicolor
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- 1,828
- Avg relevance
- 41
- Latest
- 2026
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Shiitake · Hua Gu
Lentinula edodes
- Studies
- 1,766
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Scarlet Club
Cordyceps militaris
- Studies
- 1,635
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Cordyceps · Caterpillar Fungus
Ophiocordyceps sinensis
- Studies
- 1,576
- Avg relevance
- 59
- Latest
- 2026
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Almond Mushroom · ABM
Agaricus blazei
- Studies
- 1,441
- Avg relevance
- 54
- Latest
- 2026
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Enoki · Winter Mushroom
Flammulina velutipes
- Studies
- 1,403
- Avg relevance
- 47
- Latest
- 2026
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King Oyster · Eryngii
Pleurotus eryngii
- Studies
- 1,278
- Avg relevance
- 60
- Latest
- 2026
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Maitake · Hen of the Woods
Grifola frondosa
- Studies
- 1,276
- Avg relevance
- 48
- Latest
- 2026
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Snow Fungus · Silver Ear
Tremella fuciformis
- Studies
- 1,052
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Lion's Mane · Yamabushitake
Hericium erinaceus
- Studies
- 862
- Avg relevance
- 67
- Latest
- 2026
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus
- Studies
- 738
- Avg relevance
- 65
- Latest
- 2026
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Mesima · Sanghwang
Phellinus linteus
- Studies
- 722
- Avg relevance
- 58
- Latest
- 2026
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Niu-Chang-Chih
Antrodia camphorata
- Studies
- 496
- Avg relevance
- 63
- Latest
- 2026
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Nameko · Nametake
Pholiota microspora
- Studies
- 421
- Avg relevance
- 29
- Latest
- 2026
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Yellow Morel
Morchella esculenta
- Studies
- 392
- Avg relevance
- 42
- Latest
- 2026
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Zhu Ling · Umbrella Polypore
Polyporus umbellatus
- Studies
- 263
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
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Wood Ear · Kikurage
Auricularia auricula-judae
- Studies
- 254
- Avg relevance
- 51
- Latest
- 2026
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Agarikon · Quinine Conk
Fomitopsis officinalis
- Studies
- 47
- Avg relevance
- 55
- Latest
- 2026
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Almond Mushroom · 2020 · Journal Article · The AAPS journal
An Agent-Based Systems Pharmacology Model of the Antibody-Drug Conjugate Kadcyla to Predict Efficacy of Different Dosing Regimens.
The pharmaceutical industry has invested significantly in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) with five FDA-approved therapies and several more showing promise in late-stage clinical trials..
Lion's Mane · 2020 · Research Article · Integrative organismal biology (Oxford, England)
Impact Protection Potential of Mammalian Hair: Testing the Pugilism Hypothesis for the Evolution of Human Facial Hair.
Because facial hair is one of the most sexually dimorphic features of humans (Homo sapiens) and is often perceived as an indicator of masculinity and social dominance, human facial hair has been suggested to play a role in male contest competition..
Almond Mushroom · 2019 · Journal Article · Proceedings of the... Winter Simulation Conference. Winter Simulation Conference
MULTI-OBJECTIVE MODEL EXPLORATION OF HEPATITIS C ELIMINATION IN AN AGENT-BASED MODEL OF PEOPLE WHO INJECT DRUGS.
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a leading cause of chronic liver disease and mortality worldwide and persons who inject drugs (PWID) are at the highest risk for acquiring and transmitting HCV infection..
Maitake · 2018 · Journal Article · Molecular biology reports
Investigation of the protective effects of horse mushroom (Agaricus arvensis Schaeff.) against carbon tetrachloride-induced oxidative stress in rats.
Wild and cultured mushrooms have been extensively used for food and medicinal purposes all around the world. However, there is limited information on chemical composition, health enhancing effects and contributions on diet of some mushrooms (e.g., Agaricus arvensis) widely distributed in many countries including….
Wood Ear · 2018 · Journal Article · Journal of food biochemistry
Structure and radio‐protective effects of sulfated Auricularia auricula polysaccharides
Radiation‐protective effects of sulfated polysaccharides (SNAAP80) from Auricularia auricular were studied. Crude polysaccharides were extracted using ultrasound‐assisted water extraction.
Shiitake · 2016 · Journal Article · Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
Chemo-Immunotherapy Using Lentinan for the Treatment of Gastric Cancer with Liver Metastases.
Gastric cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Systemic chemotherapy is the main treatment option for advanced gastric cancer when the tumor is inoperable..
Turkey Tail · 2020 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Chembiochem: a European journal of chemical biology
Sequential Two-Step Stereoselective Amination of Allylic Alcohols through the Combination of Laccases and Amine Transaminases.
A sequential two-step chemoenzymatic methodology for the stereoselective synthesis of (3E)-4-(het)arylbut-3-en-2-amines in a highly selective manner and under mild reaction conditions is described..
Turkey Tail · 2018 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biomacromolecules
Synthesis and Assembly of Laccase-Polymer Giant Amphiphiles by Self-Catalyzed CuAAC Click Chemistry.
Covalent coupling of hydrophobic polymers to the exterior of hydrophilic proteins would mediate unique macroscopic assembly of bioconjugates to generate amphiphilic superstructures as novel nanoreactors or biocompatible drug delivery systems..
Mesima · 2016 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Scientific reports
A proteomic analysis of mushroom polysaccharide-treated HepG2 cells.
The anti-tumor properties of fungal polysaccharides have gained significant recognition in Asia and tropical America. In this study, the differential expression of proteins in normal HepG2 cells and those treated with polysaccharides that had been isolated from Phellinus linteus (PL), Ganoderma lucidum (GL) and….
Turkey Tail · 2011 · Journal Article · Bioresource technology
Biodegradation of tetrabromobisphenol A by oxidases in basidiomycetous fungi and estrogenic activity of the biotransformation products.
Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) degradation was investigated using white rot fungi and their oxidative enzymes. Strains of the Trametes, Pleurotus, Bjerkandera and Dichomitus genera eliminated almost 1 mM TBBPA within 4 days..
Turkey Tail · 2010 · Journal Article · Mycobiology
Environmental factors and bioremediation of xenobiotics using white rot fungi.
This review provides background information on the importance of bioremediation approaches. It describes the roles of fungi, specifically white rot fungi, and their extracellular enzymes, laccases, ligninases, and peroxidises, in the degradation of xenobiotic compounds such as single and mixtures of pesticides..
Maitake · 2000 · Journal Article · Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry
Suppression of D-Galactosamine-induced Liver Injury by Mushrooms in Rats
Six species of edible mushroom were found to suppress D-galactosamine-induced enhancement of plasma alanine and aspartate aminotransferase activities when powdered mushrooms were added to the diet (5%) and fed to rats for 2 wk. Grifola frondosa exhibited the most potent effect in a dose-dependent manner..
Maitake · 1996 · Journal Article · FEMS immunology and medical microbiology
Blood clearance of (1-->3)-beta-D-glucan in MRL lpr/lpr mice.
(1-->3)-beta-D-Glucans have a variety of biological and immunopharmacological properties, and they are used clinically as biological response modifiers (BRMs). Clinically, these glucans have often been used for long periods by multiple dosing..
Maitake · 1996 · Journal Article · Biological & pharmaceutical bulletin
Effect of β-Glucans on the Nitric Oxide Synthesis by Peritoneal Macrophage in Mice
Nitric oxide (NO) is an important effector molecule on antimicrobial and antitumor effects of macrophages. (1 -> 3)-beta-D-Glucan (beta-glucan) is well known to show various immunopharmacological effects such as antimicrobial effect and antitumor effect by activating various points of host defense mechanisms..
Maitake · 2001 · Patent · journal metadata
HERBAL COMPOSITION FOR TREATING VIRAL INFECTION OF THE LIVER
An herbal treatment composition includes a combination of mushroom derived polysaccharides wherein the polysaccharides are derived from at least two mushrooms from the group consisting of Maitake, Shiitake, Reishi, Poria, Cordyceps and Hericium..
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….
Mesima · 2012 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Oncology reports
BreastDefend™ prevents breast-to-lung cancer metastases in an orthotopic animal model of triple-negative human breast cancer.
We have recently demonstrated that a natural dietary supplement BreastDefend (BD), which contains extracts from medicinal mushrooms (Coriolus versicolor, Ganoderma lucidum, Phellinus linteus), medicinal herbs (Scutellaria barbata, Astragalus membranaceus, Curcuma longa), and purified biologically active nutritional….
Mesima · 2011 · Other · Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine: eCAM
Analgesic effects and the mechanisms of anti-inflammation of hispolon in mice.
Hispolon, an active ingredient in the fungi Phellinus linteus was evaluated with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Treatment of male ICR mice with hispolon (10 and 20 mg/kg) significantly inhibited the numbers of acetic acid-induced writhing response..
Zhu Ling · 2011 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Biochimica et biophysica acta
Ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one induces G2/M cell cycle arrest and apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells.
BACKGROUND: Mushrooms have been used in Asia as traditional foods and medicines for a long time. Ergosta-4,6,8(14),22-tetraen-3-one (ergone) is one of the well-known bioactive steroids, which exists widely in various medicinal fungi such as Polyporus umbellatus, Russula cyanoxantha, and Cordyceps sinensis..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Nutrition and cancer
Dietary effect of Antrodia Camphorate extracts on immune responses in WEHI-3 leukemia BALB/c mice.
Antrodia camphorata has been recognized to be a traditional Chinese medicine for abdominal pain, diarrhea, and to protect against hepatitis virus infection. Several ingredients derived from A.
Mesima · 2010 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Journal of agricultural and food chemistry
Hispolon suppresses SK-Hep1 human hepatoma cell metastasis by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase-2/9 and urokinase-plasminogen activator through the PI3K/Akt and ERK signaling pathways.
Cancer metastasis is a primary cause of cancer death. Hispolon is an active phenolic compound of Phellinus linteus, a mushroom that has recently been shown to have antioxidant and anticancer activities..
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..
Lion's Mane · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Chinese herbal medicine composite capable of curing stomach illness and duodenal ulcer disease
The invention aims to provide a Chinese materia medica preparation for stomach upset, such as Chinese herbal medicine composites, and the like capable of curing a stomach illness and a duodenal ulcer disease..
Snow Fungus · 2009 · Comparative Study · Journal of microbiology and biotechnology
Proteomic analysis in ob/ob mice before and after hypoglycemic polysaccharide treatments.
In an attempt to discover novel biomarker proteins in type 2 diabetes prognosis, we investigated the influence of hypoglycemic extracellular polysaccharides (EPS) obtained from the macrofungus Tremella fuciformis on the differential levels of plasma proteins in ob/ob mice using two-dimensional gel electrophoresis….
Lion's Mane · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Traditional Chinese medicine formulation for treating gastrosis and preparation method thereof
The invention discloses a traditional Chinese drugs preparation used for the treatment of gastric diseases and a preparation method thereof. Active pharmaceutical ingredients processed and prepared by rhizoma corydalis, Hericium erinaceus powder, cuttlebone, radix codonopsis pilosulae and a carrier that can be….
Lion's Mane · 2009 · Patent · journal metadata
Untitled study
A pharmaceutical composition for an improvement on Alzheimer's disease is provided to supply the pharmaceutical composition to a patient by oral inoculation without a side effect such as dizziness, vomiting, and hepatotoxicity..
Lion's Mane · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
A sobering-up agent
The invention relates to a Chinese drug health product, in particular to a Chinese drug antialcoholic health product. The antialcoholic drug of the invention uses the extractive of coriolus versicolor polysaccharide as the main raw material, and also the extractive of hericium erinaceus polysaccharide and the….
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..
Niu-Chang-Chih · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
Composition for prevention and/or treatment of cancer
The invention relates to a composition for use in the prevention and treatment of cancer. The composition includes fermented soy extract, oligomeric proanthocyanidin, epigallocatiechin gallate, spirulina, curcumin and Antrodia camphorata..
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..
Lion's Mane · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
Liver health care composition and preparation thereof
The invention discloses a liver health care composition which contains fruit of Chinese magnolia vine, the mixing extract of Brazilian mushroom, glossy ganoderma, tremella fungiformis, poria cocos, ginseng, hericium erinaceus and hawthorn, and at least an excipient that is edible for human..
Enoki · 2008 · Research Support, Non U.S. Gov'T · Applied microbiology and biotechnology
Marmorin, a new ribosome inactivating protein with antiproliferative and HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitory activities from the mushroom Hypsizigus marmoreus.
Ribosome inactivating proteins (RIPs) are enzymes that inactivate ribosomes by eliminating one or more adenosine residues from rRNA, a 9,567-Da RIP with a novel N-terminal sequence was isolated from fresh fruiting bodies of the mushroom Hypsizigus marmoreus..
Zhu Ling · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
Medicine preparation for treating hepatitis B, and method of preparing the same
The invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation and a preparation method for treating Hepatitis B, which is made by the process of grinding, water decoction and concentration with a plurality of materials in a certain weight ratio as follows: spreading hedyotis herb, Dandelion, Vietnamese Sophora Root, Isatis….
Mesima · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS FOR REMEDY OF LIVER CANCER LIVER CIRROHOSIS AND FATTY LIVER USING PICRASMA QUASSIOIDES
A composition comprising the extract of Picrasma quassioides is provided to activate and improve physical strength by excreting waste matters from the human body without side effects, so that the composition is useful for treating liver cancer, liver cirrhosis and fatty liver..
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,….
Zhu Ling · 2008 · Patent · journal metadata
Traditional Chinese medicine for treating metaphase and advanced liver cancer
The invention provides a Chinese medicinal capsule for treating late phase liver cancer, wherein the recipe includes Bupleurum root, zedoary, pinellia tuber, dried orange peel, amomum fruit each 12g, Hypericum japonicum Thunb., raw astragalus root, oldenlandia, dandehon herb each 30g, pilose asiabell root, poria cocos….
Enoki · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
Anti-tumor application of orally administrated FIP-fve on antitumor application
The anti-tumor effect of FIP-fve, an immunomodulatory protein derived from Flammulina velutipes, was well demonstrated. Oral administration of FIP-fve (200 mg protein/mouse) every other day significantly increased the survival of BNL 1MEA.7R.1 hepatoma-bearing mice and inhibits the growth of hepatoma (p < 0.05)..
Zhu Ling · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
Chinese medicinal formulation for treating hydrocephalus
The invention relates to a Chinese medicinal preparation for treating hydrocrania, which is prepared from raw materials of deer horn, eucommia bark, bitter cardamon, batryticated silkworm, achyranthes and cyathula root, grassleaved sweetflag rhizome, polyporus umbellatus, polygala root and plantain seed, and has the….
Zhu Ling · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
Chinese traditional medicine for treating cirrhosis ascites
The invention relates to a Chinese medicinal composition for treating cirrhosis ascites, which is prepared from the following Chinese medicinal constituents (by weight proportions): oriental wormwood, astragalus root each 50-60, white atractylodes rhizome, motherwort, root of red rooted saliva, oldenlandia, hairy vein….
Mesima · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
DRINK-COMPOSITION CONTAINING AN ARTICHOKE-EXTRACT
A functional beverage composition containing an artichoke extract is provided to promote liver protection and detoxification, cholesterol and blood sugar-lowering effects, hangover alleviation, urination, antistress function, bile secretion and digestion..
Zhu Ling · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
Medicine for treating dog infectious hepatitis
The invention discloses a medicament for treating dog infective hepatitis which is prepared from raw materials of gentian root, baikal skullcap root, polyporus umbellatus, clematis stem, plantain seeds, oriental water plantain rhizome, poria cocos, Bupleurum root, isatic root, oriental wormwood and licorice root….
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….
Maitake · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
METHOD FOR PREPARING OF MUSHROOM CULTURE MATERIAL FORTIFIED GAMMA-AMINOBUTYRIC ACID
A method for preparing a mushroom culture containing fortified gamma-aminobutyric acid is provided to obtain the mushroom culture having the fortified gamma-aminobutyric acid which is able to improve various physiological active functions such as cerebral metabolism increasing function, hypertension preventing….
Zhu Ling · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
Natural medicinal composition for preventing and treating liver disease
The invention relates to a herbal composition for preventing and treating liver diseases, which comprises oriental wormwood, atractylodes rhizome, spikenard, coriolus versicolor, polyporus umbellatus, oriental water plantain rhizome, magnolia bark, licorice root, ginger, poria cocos wolf and mushrooms..
Chaga · 2007 · Patent · journal metadata
THE COMPOSITION OF MEDICAL CURE AND PREVENTION OF CANCER OF EVERY KIND, DISEASES OF ENDOCRINE SYSTEM, DISEASES OF OBSTETRICS AND PEDIATRICS SYSTEM, DISEASES OF MEDIAL MALLEOLUS SYSTEM, LIVER DISEASE, INFLAMMATORY DISEASE, DISEASES OF IMMUNOLOGICAL SYSTEM, DISEASES OF CIRCULATORY SYSTEM BY THE USING NATURAL SUBSTANCE
A composition comprising natural products is provided to prevent and treat cancer, diseases of endocrine system, diseases of obstetrics and pediatrics system, diseases of medial malleolus system, liver disease, inflammatory disease, disease of immunological system and disease of circulatory system without toxicity..
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,….
Mesima · 2006 · Case Reports · Radiation medicine
A case of spontaneous regression of hepatocellular carcinoma with multiple lung metastases.
Spontaneous regression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a rare phenomenon. We present herein the case of a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma with multiple lung metastases in whom malignancy spontaneously regressed after taking Pheliinus linteus Mycelium..
Zhu Ling · 2006 · Patent · journal metadata
Medicine for treating fatty liver
The invention discloses a medicament for treating fatty liver which is prepared from the following raw materials (by weight portion): astragalus root 85-100 parts, white atractylodes rhizome 70-95 parts, atractylodes rhizome 70-95 parts, alisol 80-100 parts, polyporus umbellatus 70-95 parts, poria cocos wolf 70-90….
Nameko · 1981 · Journal Article · Giornale di batteriologia, virologia ed immunologia
[Basidiomycetes in relation to antibiosis. II. Antibiotic activity of mycelia and culture liquids].
The author relates the results of the antibiotic activity of mycelia and culture liquids of 34 Basidiomycetes, tested against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis and Candida albicans..
Agarikon · 2005 · Biography · Kwartalnik historii nauki i techniki: Kwartal'nyi zhurnal istorii nauki i tekhniki -
[An attempt to identify to cryptogamic plants in Syreniusz's herbal].
The current paper constitutes an attempt to identify the algae, fungi, lichens and liverworts mentioned in the extensive Herbal by Syreniusz, published in Cracow in 1613. All four algae mentioned are maritime species..