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Antrodia Cinnamomea

Antrodia Cinnamomea

Common Names: Cinnamon Fungus, Niu-Chang-Chih

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About

Antrodia cinnamomea is a rare medicinal mushroom that grows as a parasite on the inner heartwood of old cinnamon trees. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat liver disease. The mushroom contains unique sesquiterpenoid compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and hepatoprotective activities.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Resupinate, crust-like. Up to 8 cm wide. Reddish brown with small cream pores.

Gills:

Tiny cream-colored pores, 5-7 per mm.

Helps With

Liver Disease

Protects liver cells and aids regeneration

Cancer

Exhibits cytotoxic effects against certain cancer cells

Inflammation

Reduces inflammatory markers like IL-6, CRP, and nitric oxide

Medicinal Chemistry

Look Alike Species

Fomitopsis pinicola

Specie:

Fomitopsis pinicola

Edibility:

non-edible

Differences:Grows on variety of trees, lacks cinnamon color

Mushroom Ratings

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Transformed My Mind and Body: A Game-Changer!

01/29/2025

Sam Matterson

EnergyCalmFocusEuphoricCreativityEnduranceDizzy
I've recently incorporated Antrodia Cinnamomea, also known as Cinnamon Fungus, into my daily routine, and the results have been nothing short of impressive. From the moment I started, I noticed a significant increase in my energy levels and overall well-being. This remarkable mushroom has infused my life with a sense of calm while simultaneously boosting my focus, making it easier to get through my workload. The euphoric lightness I feel throughout the day has made me more creative, allowing my thoughts to flow without obstruction. I even experienced a boost in my endurance for workouts, pushing boundaries I didn't think I could reach. While I’ve read about some potential side effects, I personally have not experienced any, although I can see how someone may feel a bit dizzy if they overindulge. Antrodia Cinnamomea seems to aid in gut health and inflammation, which has really helped with my digestion. Overall, I couldn't be happier with this addition to my wellness regimen, and I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking for a natural way to enhance their physical and mental performance.

References

  • Effects of Culture Mechanism of Cinnamomum kanehirae and C. camphora on the Expression of Genes Related to Terpene Biosynthesis in Antrodia cinnamomea

    • The rare edible and medicinal fungus Antrodia cinnamomea has a substantial potential for development. In this study, Illumina HiSeq 2000 was used to sequence its transcriptome. The results were assembled de novo, and 66,589 unigenes with an N50 of 4413 bp were obtained.

    2022

  • Use of the Endophytic Fungus Daldinia cf. concentrica and Its Volatiles as Bio-Control Agents

    • Endophytic fungi are organisms that spend most of their life cycle within plant tissues without causing any visible damage to the host plant. Many endophytes were found to secrete specialized metabolites and/or emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which may be biologically active and assist fungal survival inside the plant as well as benefit their hosts.

    2016

  • 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