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MEDICINAL VALUES OF MUSHROOM
The Mushroom Extensively used in Traditional
Medicine. Specific Bioactive Chemical Compounds in Mushrooms
are Responsible for Improving Human Health in many ways. These
Bioactive Compounds Includes
▪ Polysaccharides
▪ Tri-Terpenoids
▪ Low Molecular Weight Proteins
▪ Glycoproteins and
▪ Immunomodulation Compounds.
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Hence mushrooms have been shown to
▪ Promote Immune Function
▪ Boost Health
▪ Lower the Risk of Cancer
▪ Inhibit Tumour Growth
▪ Help Balancing Blood Sugar
▪ Prevent the Entry of Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi
▪ Reduce Inflammation and
▪ Support the Body's Detoxification Mechanisms.
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GOOD FOR HEART
⚫ The edible mushrooms have little fat with higher proportion of
unsaturated fatty acids and absence of cholesterol and
consequently it is the relevant choice for heart patients and
treating cardiovascular diseases.
⚫ Minimal sodium with rich potassium in mushroom enhances salt
balance and maintaining blood circulation in human. Hence,
mushrooms are suitable for people suffering from high blood
pressure.
⚫ Oysters naturally produce compounds called Statins. Statin drugs
reduce Bad Cholesterol (LDL) by Stimulating Receptors.
⚫ The Ganoderic Acid present in Ganoderma (Reishi) Mushroom
improves blood flow by prevents the build up of plaque in the
arteries.
⚫ Regular consumption of mushrooms like Shiitake (Lentinus),
Oyster (Pleurotus), Reishi (Ganoderma) may Decreases
Cholesterol Levels that Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack by inhibit
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PREVENTS CANCER
⚫ The antioxidant content of all Edible Mushrooms may help to
prevent the lung, prostate, breast and other types of cancer.
⚫ Fresh White Button and Oyster Mushrooms are capable to Stop
the action of Reductase and Aromatase that responsible for
growth of Cancerous Tumours.
⚫ The drug known as Polysaccharide-K is isolated from Turkey Tail
Mushroom (Trametes versicolor), which is used as a leading cancer
drug.
⚫ The Ganoderic acid of Ganoderma is help to fight liver cancer. The
extracts of Mushroom Ganoderma are also used to Suppress
Cancer cell Proliferation.
⚫ The Compound Lentinan that isolated from Shiitake Mushroom is
act as Anti-cancer agent.
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ANTI-AGING PROPERTY
⚫ Mushroom is one of the best sources of Antioxidant. These
antioxidants prevent the action of free radicals in the body,
consequently reducing the aging process. Free Radicals are Toxic
Byproducts of all Human Metabolic Processes that Harmful to the
Cells of our body.
⚫ The Antioxidants like Selenium, Vitamin C and Choline of Various
Fresh Mushroom that help the body to Eliminate Free Radicals
and Maintain Body Health.
⚫ Ergothioneine is a Specific Antioxidant found in Winter and White
Button Mushrooms which is necessary for Healthy Eyes, Kidney,
Bone Marrow, Liver and Skin.
⚫ The Antioxidants Polysaccharides, Polysaccharide Peptide
Complex and Phenolic Components in Reishi Mushroom promote
nuclear DNA synthesis and increased cell division, delaying the
onset of Ageing.
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STRENGTHENS IMMUNITY
⚫ Mushrooms are capable of strengthening the immune
system. A diverse collection of polysaccharides and
minerals, isolated from mushroom is responsible for
regulating the immune system.
⚫ The Polysaccharides of Reishi Mushroom to Activate,
Regulate and Strengthen all kinds of Immune Cells.
⚫ Reishi Mushroom also helps to manage autoimmune
diseases like cancer and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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BALANCING BLOOD SUGAR
⚫ The Mushroom is an Ideal Food for Diabetic Patients due
to its Low Calorific Value and also Contains Different
Components for Balancing Sugar Level in Blood.
⚫ The White Button Mushroom has a Compound called Lectins
that Enhance insulin secretion and Control Sugar Level in
Blood
⚫ The Mushroom Reishi is also Lowering Blood Sugar. It
contains Polysaccharides known as Ganoderans A, B and C,
which increases Insulin Secretion and Decrease Blood
Glucose
⚫ The Acidic Polysaccharides of Wood Ear Mushroom
(Auricularia auricular) also Decrease blood Sugar.
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MAITAIN KIDNEY FUNCTION
⚫ Kidney disease Nephritis is due to high blood sugar and
cholesterol levels in the body.
⚫ Reishi Mushroom is maintaining the Proper Function of
Kidney by Lowering Proteinuria (Protein in Urine) and
Choleterolemia (Cholesterol in Urine).
HEALING THE LIVER
⚫ The Ganoderic acid Present in Reishi Mushroom Promotes
the Regeneration of Liver and Increases the Secretion of
Liver Enzymes.
HEALING THE LUNG
⚫ Caterpillar Mushroom (Cordyceps sinensis) is the Main
Source of Cordycepin. This Antibiotic Compound is help to
Cure Lung Infections.
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ANTI-INFLAMMATION
⚫ Many mushroom species contain an antioxidant called
Ergothioneine, which decreases inflammation in the body.
PREVENT THE ENTRY OF MICROBES
⚫ Mushroom Control the Different Kinds of Diseases by
Prevent the Entry of Viruses, Bacteria and Fungi.
⚫ The Polysaccharides Beta-Glucan of Reishi Mushroom act
as Antibiotic Compound and also improve the ability of
antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses.
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REGULATES DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
⚫ The fermentable fiber as well as oligosaccharide from
mushrooms acts as a prebiotics in intestine and therefore
they retain useful bacteria in the colon. This dietary fiber
assists the digestion process and healthy functioning of
bowel system.
FETAL HEALTH
⚫ The Folic Acid or Folate is essential for Mother during
pregnancy to boost Fetal Health. The Fresh Oyster
Mushroom is a good source of Folate.
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