Robert D Rogers
University of Alberta, Dept of Family Medicine, Department Member
Termitomyces: A Most Unusual Medicinal Mushroom
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Ergothioneine is a powerful antioxidant in all mushrooms. It is stronger and more stable than glutathione.
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he genus Albatrellus is another of the exceptional polypores, found growing on the ground. They are firm of texture and quite edible, when well cooked. Many of the 12 North American species exhibit blue or green coloring; all are... more
he genus Albatrellus is another of the exceptional polypores, found growing on the ground. They are firm of texture and quite edible, when well cooked. Many of the 12 North American species exhibit blue or green coloring; all are mycorrhizal, associated with either hardwood or conifer species. Spore prints are white. Scutiger, Albatrellopsis, and Neoalbatrellus are genera of similar looking and/ or closely related groups. The entire group could benefit from further DNA analysis. Species to watch for, and their many common names: Sheep Polypore
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A bright orange polypore with the distinct odor of cinnamon grows exclusively on heartwood of the decaying camphor tree, Cinnamomum kanehirai in Taiwan. The fungus Antrodia cinnamomea has been known scientifically as Antrodia camphorata,... more
A bright orange polypore with the distinct odor of cinnamon grows exclusively on heartwood of the decaying camphor tree, Cinnamomum kanehirai in Taiwan. The fungus Antrodia cinnamomea has been known scientifically as Antrodia camphorata, Taiwanofungus camphoratus, and Ganoderma camphoratum. Its local common name is Niu-Chang-Chih, Niu-Chang-Ku, or simply Chang-Chih. The large evergreen, broad-leaved tree was previously used for making furniture, and is now increasingly rare and protected. Locally, it is considered a present from heaven. Harvesting the fruiting body of A. cinnamomea entails rope climbing and headlamps to search inside the large, hollowed out trees. Historically, the fragrant fruiting body of A. cinnamomea was used as food and medicine for issues involving the liver and abdomen. It was chewed on, or decocted, for alcohol hangovers. In 1773, during the Ching Dynasty, a Dr. Wu-Sha investigated its properties, and soon found valuable applications for diarrhea, hypertension, itchy skin, viral infections, stomatitis, nephritis, hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and motion
A look at the medicinal properties of these species
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Two medicinal mushrooms with similar constituents
A number of interesting polypores with medicinal benefit are found in the Pacific Northwest of North America. Although a number of studies are both in vitro and in vivo, the work continues on these valuable wild members of the Fungal... more
A number of interesting polypores with medicinal benefit are found in the Pacific Northwest of North America.
Although a number of studies are both in vitro and in vivo, the work continues on these valuable wild members of the Fungal Pharmacy
Although a number of studies are both in vitro and in vivo, the work continues on these valuable wild members of the Fungal Pharmacy
This is survey of the medicinal properties of familiar fairy ring mushroom, growing on urban lawns, and a related cousin.
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The popular edible mushroom Nameko has medicinal properties.
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Another medicinal mushroom associated with birch
A plethora of anti-cholinergic OTC drugs are contributing to cognitive impairment. Medicinal mushrooms both reduce inflammation in the body and brain, and may improve neuron and neurite growth.