Hypsizygus marmoreus
(Peck) Bigel.
Shimeji
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Description
A temperate mushroom in the family Tricholomataceae that is popular throughout Asia.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom fruiting bodies are eaten.
Medicinal Uses
It is noted for probable anticancer properties.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Hong Kong, Japan,
Other Information
It is a popular mushroom in Asia.
Notes
It probably has anticancer properties.
Also Known As
Jiaoymuo
References (5)
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Hall, I. R., et al, 2003, Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms of the World. Timber Press. p 310
- Sawabe, A., et al, 1999, Structural Analyses of a Precursory Sonbstance of Bitterness from an Edible Mushroom (Hypzizygus marmoreus). Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. 47: 588-593
- Yasukawa, K., Medicinal and Edible Plants as Cancer Preventive Agents. Drug Discovery Research in Pharmacognosy. p185 www.intechopen.com
- Yoshino, K., et al, 2008, Preventative Effects of Edible Mushroom (Hypsizigus marmoreus) on Mouse TYpe 1V Allergy. Journal of Food Science Vo. 73 (3): T21-T25
