A brief overview of the medicinal and nutraceutical importance of Inonotus obliquus (chaga) mushrooms
Emma Camilleri, Renald Blundell, Bikash Baral, Tomasz M. Karpiński, Edlira Aruci, Omar M. Atrooz
Abstract
), focusing on their phytochemical composition, health-promoting attributes, and mechanisms of action. The aim was to provide an up-to-date overview of Chaga's significance in the medicinal sector, emphasizing its potential role in diverse health benefits. The review highlights Chaga's remarkable anticancer, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immunomodulating properties. By synthesizing recent findings, this work underscores Chaga's importance in the medicinal industries and provides valuable insights into its pharmacological potential.
Topics & Concepts
Inonotus obliquusNutraceuticalPhytochemicalTraditional medicineLentinulaBiotechnologyAntimicrobialHealth benefitsBiologyMedicineMushroomBotanyFood scienceMicrobiologyFungal Biology and ApplicationsPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesPolysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls