Ganoderma lucidum, a Potential Revolutionary Macro Fungus in the Field of Medicine

Title:Ganoderma lucidum, a Potential Revolutionary Macro Fungus in the Field of Medicine

Volume: 10

Author(s): Isha Rani*, Mehak Gupta, Samarth Sharma, Gagandeep Kaur and Pankaj Sharma

Affiliation:

• Spurthy College of Pharmacy, Marasur Gate, Bengaluru, 562106, Karnataka, India

Abstract: Ganoderma lucidum is a traditional Asian medication used in China, Korea, and Japan. It is a well-known medicinal fungus that is regarded as the elixir of life. Polysaccharides, proteins, enzymes, sterols, fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and peptides are some of the 400 physiologically active substances. Anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, anti-diabetic, antiandrogenic, anti-aging, anti-fibrotic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective, sleep-promoting, anticarcinogenic, chemo and radioprotective, immunomodulation, estrogenic, and antibacterial properties are just a few of the numerous reported pharmacological effects. This review will help us to examine the role that this macro fungus holds in various therapeutic applications and how it can be a significant influence in the field of medicine.

Cite this article as:

Rani Isha*, Gupta Mehak, Sharma Samarth, Kaur Gagandeep and Sharma Pankaj, Ganoderma lucidum, a Potential Revolutionary Macro Fungus in the Field of Medicine, Current Traditional Medicine 2024; 10 () : e051023221765 . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0122150838264220230926002018