Ganoderma

Ganoderma lucidum is a versatile mushroom. Polysaccharides and triterpenoids are the main constituents bioactive compounds and have been used as traditional medicinal mushrooms since ancient times. Ganoderma lucidum has a long history of medicinal use in Far Eastern countries for over 2000 years due to its healing properties. Recently, G. lucidum has been scientifically studied to evaluate its content of bioactive components that affect human physiology and has been exploited for effective components in the pharmacology, nutraceuticals. G. Lucidum extracts and its bioactive compounds have been used as an alternative to antioxidants and antimicrobials. agents. Secondary metabolites with many medicinal properties make it a potential substitute could be used as an Anti Tumor, anticancer, antimicrobial, anti inflammatory and antidiabetic agent. For example, evidence is accumulating on the potential of this mushroom species as a promising antiviral drug for the treatment of many viral diseases, such as more recently coronavirus disease 2019 COVID 19 . Nevertheless, further research studies on the biotherapeutic components of G. lucidum are necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of G. lucidum. Suryawanshi Dipak P | Walzade Om H | Suryawanshi Dipali P "Ganoderma" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-4 , August 2024, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd67111.pdf Paper Url: https://www.ijtsrd.com/pharmacy/other/67111/ganoderma/suryawanshi-dipak-p