About
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
Resupinate, crust-like. Up to 8 cm wide. Brown to reddish brown with cream pores.
Gills:
Small cream-colored pores, 5-6 per mm.
Helps With
Cancer
Exhibits cytotoxic effects against certain cancer cell lines
Liver Disease
Protects liver cells and aids regeneration
Immune System
Enhances immune response through effects on monocytes and lymphocytes
Medicinal Chemistry
Look Alike Species
Specie:
Antrodia xantha
Edibility:
non-edible
Differences:
Found on birch and beech trees, yellow pore surface
Specie:
Antrodia xantha
Edibility:
non-edible
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References
Review of Pharmacological Effects of Antrodia camphorata and Its Bioactive Compounds
Antrodia camphorata is a unique mushroom of Taiwan, which has been used as a traditional medicine for protection of diverse health-related conditions. In an effort to translate this Eastern medicine into Western-accepted therapy, a great deal of work has been carried out on A. camphorata. This review discusses the biological activities of the crude extracts and the main bioactive compounds of A. camphorata. The list of bioactivities of crude extracts is huge, ranging from anti-cancer to vasorelaxation and others. Over 78 compounds consisting of terpenoids, benzenoids, lignans, benzoquinone derivatives, succinic and maleic derivatives, in addition to polysaccharides have been identified.
2011