Agaricus Blazei Mushroom [1] (Agaricus subrufescens, Agaricus brasiliensis, Agaricus rufotegulis, almond mushroom, mushroom of the sun, God’s mushroom, mushroom of life, royal sun agaricus, jisongrong, or himematsutake) is an edible species of mushroom related to the champignon (Agaricus bisporus).
Composition
Agaricus blazei Mushroom is rich in immunomodulating polysaccharides such as highly branched β-1,3-/1,6-glucans (beta-glucans) and proteoglycans (proteins the body uses to produce things like hyaluronic acid, collagen, and cartilage).[1:1]
Healing Properties
Antiinflammatory
Antitumor
Inhibits tumor-induced angiogenesis.[1:2]
Immunomodulator
Agaricus Blazei mushroom extract is likely to stimulate immunocytes and regulate immune response.[1:3]
- Helps stimulate the innate immune system.
Disease / Symptom Treatment
Cancer
Inhibits tumor-induced angiogenesis.[1:4]
Chron’s Disease
Leukemia
Found to induce apoptosis in leukemic cells.[1:5]
Gynecological cancer
Increased NK cell activity and quality of life.[1:6]