Phytochemical, Antimicrobial Analysis and wound Healing Activities of Ganoderma Lucidium
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy and Biological Sciences (IOSR-JPBS) - Year 2016, Vol 11, Issue 6
Abstract
Ganoderma lucidium mushrooms are an important natural source of foods and medicines. Mushrooms represent a major and untapped source of potent new pharmaceutical products. Traditional aboriginals knew the medicinal importance of edible and wild mushrooms and these are now being screened for their bioactivity in various ailments. The effect of Ganoderma lucidium extract on cancer, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hepatitis, wound healing and antimicrobial activities have been reported by many researchers. The undesired side effects of antibiotics and antimicrobial and the appearance of resistant and mutant strains make the development of new agents an urgent requirement. In developing countries like India mushroom progress is a boon in the field of food, medicine and in generating employment. The alternative systems of medicine utilize the curative properties of mushrooms. The present review is aimed to discuss phytochemical analysis, antimicrobial and wound healing activities of Ganoderma lucidium.
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Jasmin Dora1, Vimalin Hena2
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