Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii vs Chanterelle Mushroom

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii

Nutritive

Chanterelle Mushroom

Cantharellus cibarius

Nutritive

Description

West African climbing plant with intensely sweet red berries containing monellin protein sweetener.

Golden edible mushroom of European and North American forests used in folk medicine as nutritive food with vitamin D and antioxidant properties.

Active Compounds

monellin, protein sweetener, flavonoids

beta-glucans, ergosterol, vitamin D2, anthocyanins, polysaccharides

Traditional Uses

Traditional West African food plant, Used by forest peoples as sweetener

Nutritive food medicine in Slavic and Northern European folk tradition, Vision support via carotenoids, Immune support food, Tonic and restorative food

Modern Uses

Natural protein sweetener research, Low-calorie sweetener potential, Antioxidant

Nutritive, Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory, Vitamin D source

Adult Dosage

Berries as food; no established medicinal dose

Eat freely as cooked food; 1-2g dried extract

Contraindications

No specific contraindications established

Expert identification essential - toxic Omphalotus lookalikes exist

Side Effects

No significant adverse effects

Generally safe when correctly identified

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E

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