Agaricus subrufescens: A review

作者：Wisitrassameewong Komsit; Karunarathna Samantha C; Thongklang Naritsada; Zhao Ruilin; Callac Philippe; Moukha Serge; Ferandon Cyril; Chukeatirote Ekachai; Hyde Kevin D^*

来源：Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences, 2012, 19(2): 131-146.

DOI：10.1016/j.sjbs.2012.01.003

• Anti-cancer properties
• beta-Glucans
• Bioactive compounds
• Medicinal mushroom
• Toxicity

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.

• 出版日期2012-4
• 单位西南林业大学