Abstract
Fungi are ecologically diverse organisms distributed worldwide. From estimated 1.5-3 million species, about 150,000 are macrofungi (mushrooms). About 10% (14,000-16,000 species) of known macrofungi, of which 7000 are considered edible and 500 poisonous species. There may be as many as 700 species which are considered safe and possess around 130 pharmacological activities. The present work reviews the current state of knowledge and the main findings of previous studies on mycotherapeutics and is an update contribution to modern mycopharmacology and mycocosmetology.Badalyan SM, Barkhudaryan A, Rapior S Medicinal macrofungi as cosmeceuticals: A review. Int.J.Med.Mushrooms, 24 (4), 1-13 (2022) ; Diallo I, Boudard F, Morel S, Vitou M, Guzman C, Saint N, Michel A, Rapior S, Traoré L, Poucheret P, Fons F. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential of Shiitake culinary-medicinal mushroom, Lentinus edodes (Agaricomycetes), sporophores from various culture conditions. Int.J.Med.Mushrooms, 22 (6), 535-546 (2020).