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Index
Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
A Note on Mushroom Names
Disclaimer
Quick Reference – Mushrooms
Quick Reference – Conditions
Introduction
Members of the Fungal Kingdom
Rich Sources of Pharmacologically Active Compounds
Polysaccharides (beta-glucans, proteoglycans and related compounds)
Proteins
Triterpenes
Phenols
Sterols
Statins
Indole Compounds
Chitin
Enzymes
Mushroom Polysaccharides - Essential Nutrients for our Immune System?
Pharmacokinetics of Mushroom Polysaccharides
Th1-Th2, Mushroom Polysaccharides and Immune Balance
Understanding Mushroom Products
Fruiting Body/Conk/Sclerotium
Extracts
Spores
Mycelium
Mycelial Biomass
Combination Products
Prescribing Medicinal Mushrooms
Side effects
Candidiasis or other fungal conditions
With conventional treatment
With other nutritional supplements
While pregnant or breastfeeding
Medicinal Mushrooms
Agaricus subrufescens / Agaricus brasiliensis / Agaricus blazei
Antrodia camphorata/Antrodia cinnamomea
Armillaria mellea (Honey Mushroom)
Auricularia auricula/Auricularia polytricha (Wood Ear)
Coprinus comatus (Lawyer’s Wig / Shaggy Inkcap)
Cordyceps species
Flammulina velutipes (Enokitake)
Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi)
Grifola frondosa (Maitake)
Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane)
Inonotus obliquus (Chaga)
Lentinula edodes (Shiitake)
Phellinus linteus (Mesima)
Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster Mushroom)
Polyporus umbellatus/Grifola umbellata
Poria cocos
Sparassis crispa (Cauliflower Mushroom)
Trametes versicolor/Coriolus versicolor (Turkey Tail)
Tremella fuciformis (Snow Fungus)
Medicinal Mushrooms in Cancer Therapy
Medicinal Mushrooms and Chemotherapy
Medicinal Mushrooms and Radiotherapy
Medicinal Mushrooms and Surgery
Cancer Prevention
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Endometrial Cancer
Gastric Cancer
Leukaemia
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Skin Cancer
Clinical Notes
Medicinal Mushrooms for Other Conditions
Allergic Rhinitis (Hayfever)
Alzheimer’s Disease
Asthma
Bacterial Infections
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Candidiasis
Cardiovascular Health
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS - ME)
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Epilepsy
Erectile Dysfunction
Exercise-induced Immune Suppression
Fluid Retention
Gastric Ulcers
Hepatitis
Herpes
HIV
HPV
Hypercholesterolaemia
Hypertension
Infertility
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Influenza
Insomnia/Anxiety
Liver Damage
Meniere’s Syndrome
Multiple Sclerosis
Nerve Damage
Parasitic Infections
Parkinson’s Disease
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Psoriasis
Renal Health
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Skin Repair
Stroke
Appendix, Glossary, Index and Additional Resources
Medicinal Mushrooms According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Glossary
Index
Additional Resources
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