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Chaga mushroom: a super-fungus with countless facets and untapped potential

Eric Fordjour, Charles F. Manful, Rabia Javed, Lakshman Galagedara, Chad W. Cuss, Mumtaz Cheema, et al.
Frontiers in Pharmacology Summary & key facts 2023 26 citations

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is an inexpensive fungus that grows on birch trees and has a long history of traditional use. A review of about 90 scientific documents (1900–Nov 2022) found Chaga contains chemical groups such as steroids and terpenoids, and studies report antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antitumor activities. The authors…

Fungal Biology and Applications Phytochemicals and Antioxidant Activities Phytochemistry and Bioactivity Studies
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