Mushrooms with Therapeutic Potentials: Recent Advances in Research and Development (PDF)

Written by Dinesh Chandra Agrawal and Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, this book introduces groundbreaking insights about the therapeutic effects of several mushroom species on various ailments. The book elaborates on the role of medicinal mushrooms in treating central and peripheral diseases and sheds light on their potential to alleviate the effects of respiratory illnesses, cancers, mental diseases, COVID-19, and other common pathologies. With minimal adverse effects and contraindications, medicinal mushrooms are becoming increasingly popular and are seen as consumable healthcare products with nourishing, prophylactic, and therapeutic properties. The book emphasizes the importance of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3) to promote healthy living and well-being for all.

This book caters to a diverse range of audiences, including medical, pharmacy, nursing, and CAM (complementary and alternative medicine) students, practitioners, scholars, researchers, healthcare professionals, and general readers. It can also serve as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses, spreading awareness about the therapeutic potential of mushrooms to a wider audience. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to explore the role of medicinal mushrooms in various disorders.