Current and Potential Use of the Desert Fungus Podaxis pistillaris (L.) Fr. (Agaricaceae)

Vásquez-Dávila, Marco Antonio

doi:10.15406/10.15406/jbmoa.2017.05.00137

JBMOA

2017

DOI: 10.15406/10.15406/jbmoa.2017.05.00137

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Current and Potential Use of the Desert Fungus Podaxis pistillaris (L.) Fr. (Agaricaceae)

Marco Antonio Vásquez-Dávila¹

Abstract: Information on nutraceutical (edible), medicinal and cosmoceutic traditional uses of Podaxis pistillaris (L.) Fr. (Agaricaceae, Basidiomycota) is discussed based on the available literature. This desert mushroom has potential uses in those areas, besides as probiotic. Specimens photographs from two Mexico's localities are provided.

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Current Biological Knowledge, Applications, and Potential Use of the Desert Shaggy Mane Mushroom Podaxis pistillaris (Agaricomycetes): A Review

Ruvalcaba,

Gutiérrez,

Esqueda

2024

Int J Med Mushrooms

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Podaxis pistillaris, an abundant gasteroid mushroom, has become an important biological element in arid and semiarid communities worldwide. This mushroom possesses cosmetic, edible, and medicinal attributes, playing a crucial role in communities in countries such as Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Mexico. Proximate studies highlight the nutritional richness of P. pistillaris, characterized by high protein content and essential bioelements such as K, P, and Mg. Furthermore, P. pistillaris is integral to the traditional medicine of indigenous communities in America, Asia, and Africa, where it is revered for its purported wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and coagulant properties. In the case of Mexico, the Seri community uses and markets P. pistillaris in various forms, including ointments and, within the region, its spores. Chemical analysis of this species reveals notable compounds, including epicorazines A-C exhibiting antimicrobial properties, along with polysaccharides such as β-glucans, and a recently identified ergosterol derivative named podaxisterol. Despite its importance, the chemical characterization and assessment of the biological activity of its compounds have been largely understudied. Consequently, there are currently no wound-healing products on the market derived from fungi, as the majority originate from plant sources. This work aims to present the essential aspects of P. pistillaris's ethnobiological use, medicinal properties, bioactive compounds, and biotechnological applications. In addition, it underscores the overlooked status of P. pistillaris among fungi inhabiting arid areas, emphasizing its potential as a valuable subject for further research.

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Current Biological Knowledge, Applications, and Potential Use of the Desert Shaggy Mane Mushroom Podaxis pistillaris (Agaricomycetes): A Review

Ruvalcaba,

Gutiérrez,

Esqueda

2024

Int J Med Mushrooms

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Current and Potential Use of the Desert Fungus Podaxis pistillaris (L.) Fr. (Agaricaceae)

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Current Biological Knowledge, Applications, and Potential Use of the Desert Shaggy Mane Mushroom Podaxis pistillaris (Agaricomycetes): A Review

Current Biological Knowledge, Applications, and Potential Use of the Desert Shaggy Mane Mushroom Podaxis pistillaris (Agaricomycetes): A Review

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