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Hypsizygus tessellatus vs Agrocybe aegerita

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Hypsizygus tessellatus

Immune Support

Agrocybe aegerita

Immune Support

Description

East Asian mushroom cultivated for food and immune support; eritadenine lowers cholesterol.

Italian cultivated mushroom with lectin compounds showing anti-tumor activity.

Active Compounds

eritadenine, beta-glucans, polysaccharides, ergosterol, vitamins B

agrocybin, lectin AAL, polysaccharides, ergosterol, beta-glucans

Traditional Uses

immune support, cholesterol, anti-cancer, nutritive

immune support, anti-cancer, nutritive

Modern Uses

immunomodulant, hypolipidemic, anti-tumor

immunomodulant, anti-tumor, antioxidant

Adult Dosage

3-15g fresh mushroom or 300mg extract daily

Fresh 50-100g or 500mg extract daily

Contraindications

mushroom allergy

Side Effects

generally very safe as food

generally safe as food

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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