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Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi, Reishi)

  • Qin Kui, Qian Yancong. Research progress of Ganoderma lucidum immunopharmacology[J] "Journal of PLA Pharmaceutical Sciences", 2003, 19(5):360- 362 
  • Wang Wei, Jin Jizhong and others. Summary of anti-exercise fatigue single Chinese medicine research [J]. Chinese Materia Medica, 2004, 27 (2): 138-142
  • You Yuhong et al. Antioxidative effect of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide peptide[J]. Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica, 2003,38(2):85-88 
  • Chen Yu. Experiment of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides regulating immune function[J]. Jiangsu Flavored Non-staple Food, 2005, 22(2): 12-18
  • Yu Jianguo, Wu Yangwei, Zhu Louying. Effects of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide on immune function of chicks[J]. Journal of Chinese Veterinary Medicine, 2006
  • Fortunately, Wu Songqing. Study on anti-tumor and immune function of two kinds of Ganoderma lucidum spore powder[J]. Today's Pharmacy, 2008, 18(4):57-59
  • He Wenying, Ni Jiayuan, Wang Xiaoming. Clinical efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum spore powder capsule on tumor patients with spleen deficiency syndrome undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy[J]. Anhui Clinical Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1997, 9 (6): 292-293.
  • Peng Yangzhi, Su Yue, Lu Guangliang, et al. Modern research progress on the main efficacy of Ganoderma lucidum [J]. Asia Pacific Traditional Medicine, 2016, 12(18):71.
  • Deng Xuelong , Zhu Yutong , Guo Xingbo , et al . Dynamic comparison and application of viremia in peripheral blood of Guangzhou shelduck ducks infected with duck hepatitis B virus congenitally and acquiredly [J]. Journal of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine , 1999, 16(1) :56-59.
  • Zhou Zhongbo, Ma Hongxia, Tuli Gul.Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacology of tree tongue [ J] .Macteria Research , 2005, 3(1):35-42.
  • Liang Dayong , Liu Hailiang , Tian Xuemei , et al . Component analysis and anti-tumor activity of alkaloid extracts from Ganoderma lucidum MP-01 fermentation broth [C]// Symposium on Medicinal Fungi of Chinese Society of Mycology . 2011.
  • Zhou Zhongbo , Ma Hongxia , Tuli Guer . Study on anti-tumor effect of Ganoderma lucidum crude extract in vitro [J]. Shi Zhen Guo Yi Guo Yao , 2007, 18(7):1649-1650 .

Agaricus Blazei

  • Nian Huang, Zhibin Lin, Guoliang Chen, et al . Chinese Edible and Medicinal Mycology [M]. Shanghai: Shanghai Science and Technology Literature Publishing House, 2010.
  • TALORETE TP, ISODA H,MAEKAWA T. Agaricus blazei ( class Basidiomycotina ) aqueous extract enhances the expression of c-Jun protein in MCF7 cells [J]. J Agric Food Chem , 2002, 50 ( 18 ) : 5162-5166 .
  • Li Xingyu, Yuan Liming, Wu Bin, et al . Study on gene expression of cell- stimulating factor induced by domestic Agaricus mushroom polysaccharide [J] , Journal of Edible Fungi , 2005, 12(1):1-8.
  • Li Xingyu, Liu Dandan, Wei Liqiang, et al . Effects of Agaricus Agaricus polysaccharides on the generation of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells [J] , Chinese Journal of Clinical Pharmacy, 2004,13 ( 4 ): 204-207.
  • Sun Yiyang , Yang Zhaofen , Shen Yeshou , et al . Protective effect of Agaricus blazei polysaccharides on liver cell damage in γ-ray radiation mice [J] , Chinese Journal of Radiological Medicine and Protection , 2006,26(6):591-593.
  • Zhao Rongjie, Zhao Zhenglin, Wang Dan, et al . Anti-inflammatory effect of Agaricus mushroom polysaccharide [J]. Medical Journal of Yanbian University, 2004,27 ( 1 ): 19-22.

Cordyceps

  • Huang Huilian , Yang Minjuan , Guan Yongmei , etc. Research progress on chemical components and clinical application of fermented Cordyceps powder in the past five years [J]. "World Science and Technology- Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine" , 2014(10):2242-2247
  • Peng Rihuang . Study on Active Substances and Nutrients of Cordyceps Fungus Powder [D]. Nanchang University, 2005.
  • Wu Yin . Study on the main pharmacodynamics and mechanism of action of the active parts of Cordyceps powder [J]. "Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine", 2006
  • He Xinfa , Zhao Shurong . Development, research and prospect of artificial Cordyceps mycelium powder [J]. "Qinghai Medical Journal" , 1999(10):60-61

Grifola frondose (Maitake)

  • Bian Shan, Ye Boping, Xi Tao, Han Zhaoqing, Wu Wutong. Research progress of polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa [J] . "Pharmaceutical Biotechnology" , 2004, 11(1):60-63
  • Li Yibin, Shen Hengsheng, Tang Baosha, Zheng Hengguang, Wu Li, etc. Protein nutrition evaluation of fruiting bodies of Grifola frondosa and Grifola frondosa [J] . "China Agricultural Science Bulletin" , 2010, 26(22):71-76
  • "Shen Nong's Herbal Classic"
  • "Compendium of Materia Medica"
  • Yang Zhifu, Zhang Feng. "Supplements and Remedies"
  • "Liezi"
  • Li Haihua . Experimental study on the immune effect of polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa [J]. Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine , 2007, 25(2):365-366.
  • Li Xiaoding , Wu Moucheng , Zeng Xiaobo , et al . Anti-tumor effect of crude and pure polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa and its effect on immune function [J]. Journal of Nutrition , 2003, 25(1):7-9.
  • Bian Shan , Ye Boping , Xi Tao , et al . Research progress on polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa [J]. Pharmaceutical Biotechnology , 2004, 11(1):60-63.
  • Wang Weiyun . Anti-radiation effect of polysaccharides from Grifola frondosa [J]. Journal of Anhui Agricultural University , 2003, 30(2):210- 212.

Hericium erinaceus

  • Bi Taotao, Wu Guanghui. Research progress on nutritional value and deep processing of Hericium erinaceus [J]. Food Research and Development, 2015, 36 (9): 146-148.
  • Duan Xutong, Jiang Ming, Sun Chang, et al. Medicinal value and edible value of Hericium erinaceus[J]. Science and Technology Information, 64.
  • Wang Wei. Nutrition and health function of Hericium erinaceus and its application in food[J]. Food and Drugs, 2006,8(04):24-26
  • Wang Xiaoyu, Jiang Qiuyan, Ling Peixue, et al. Research progress on active ingredients and pharmacological effects of Hericium erinaceus[J]. Chinese Journal of Medicine and Medicine, 2010, 31 (1): 70-72
  • Yang Yan, Zhou Changyan, Wang Chenguang, et al. Study on the regulation of immune function by polysaccharides from Hericium erinaceus[J]. Journal of Edible Fungi, 2000,7(1):19222.
  • Shi Xiaohai. Efficacy and function of Hericium erinaceus[J]. "Jilin Agriculture" 2013(3):81-81
  • Li Yahua. Low-sugar Hericium Hericium Preserved Processing Technology[J]. "Agricultural Technology Services", 1994(6):28-28
  • Xia Liying, Ge Wenjin, Liu Weijia, Zhou Peiyun, Li Mingxi, etc. Clinical research on Hericium erinaceus extract granules in the treatment of dysmotility functional dyspepsia[J]. "Chinese Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine", 2008, 33(13):1630-1631
  • Zheng Yingying, Liu Guoqiang. Current status of basic research on pharmacological activity of Hericium erinaceus[J]. "Journal of Clinical Rational Drug Use", 2016, 9(5):171-172
  • Li Xiaoli, Zhou Shengwei. Eating more Hericium erinaceus is beneficial to the recovery of patients with gastritis and hepatitis [J]. "Family Traditional Chinese Medicine", 2007(8):28-28
  • Dan Feijun, Fu Ruoqiu. Research overview of Hericium erinaceus [J]. "Journal of Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Diseases of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine", 2000(4):59-61
  • Sun Jun. Pathological study on the treatment of chronic atrophic gastritis with Hericium erinaceus extract particles[J]. "Chinese Journal of Hospital Pharmacy", 2008, 28(20):1779-1782
  • Pan Chaoxiong, Chen Lijun, Xu Yanyun. Clinical Observation of Hericium Hericium Tablets in Treating Chronic Gastritis and Peptic Ulcer[J]. Journal of Hainan Medical College, 2004,10(4):260-261
  • Duan Xutong, Jiang Ming, Sun Chang, Zheng Yi, Jiang Xiuming. The medicinal value and edible value of Hericium erinaceus [J]. "Science and Technology Information", 2013(16):64-64
  • Xu Hangmin, Xie Zhihui, Zhang Weiyu, Jiang Weihun. Immunomodulatory effects of polysaccharides from Hericium erinaceus. Chinese Journal of Integrative Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Issue 07, 1994
  • Huang Ping, Luo Zhen, Guo Zhongyi, Cao Hongying, Wu Jun. Study on protective effect of polysaccharides from Hericium erinaceus on gastric mucosa. Chinese Medicinal Materials, 2011-10
  • Pan Chaoxiong, Chen Lijun, Xu Yanyun. Observation on clinical efficacy of Hericium erinaceus tablets in treating chronic gastritis and peptic ulcer [J]. Journal of Hainan Medical College, 2004, 10 (4): 260-261
  • A new type of gastric medicine combining Chinese and Western medicines - "Compound Hericium Granules". Technology Today, Issue 09, 1994
  • Chen Guoliang, Yan Huifang. Study on the efficacy of Hericium erinaceus[J]. Journal of Edible Fungi, 1996, 3(4):45-51.
  • Lu Yaohuan, Xin Changli, Zhou Yufen, et al. Experimental study on the anti- fatigue effect of Hericium erinaceus on mice[J]. Acta Physiol Sinica, 1996(1):98-101.

Pleurotus eryngii (King Oyster Mushroom)

  • Zervakis, G. I., & Balis, C. (1996). A comprehensive bibliographic review of the Pleurotus eryngii species-group. Mycotaxon, 60, 145-183.
  • Kim, H. O., Yun, J. W. (2005). A comparative study on production of exo-polymers from several edible & medicinal mushrooms. FEMS Microbiology Letters, 244(1), 181-186.
  • Roupas, P., Keogh, J., Noakes, M., Margetts, C., & Taylor, P. (2012). The role of edible mushrooms in health: Evaluation of the evidence. Journal of Functional Foods, 4(4), 687-709.
  • Zhang, M., Cui, S. W., Cheung, P. C. K., & Wang, Q. (2007). Antitumor polysaccharides from mushrooms: a review on their isolation process, structural characteristics, and antitumor activity. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 18(1), 4-19.

Lentinula edodes (Shiitake)

  • Sheng Jianqiu, Yang Shuying. Advances in research on immune regulation of lentinan [J]. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology , 1998 , 7 ( 1 ): 92-96
  • Luo Ruorong et al., Yang Shuying. Study on the immune regulation effect of lentinan on rats [J]. Modern Preventive Medicine, 2007 , 34 ( 21 ): 4096-4097
  • Lu Dianrong, Zhu Peter, etc. Effect of Lentinan on Immunosuppressive Function of Normal Mice and Immunosuppressed Mice [J]. Journal of Gansu College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2004 , 21 ( 4 ): 20-22
  • Wang Guojia, Cao Hong. Research progress of lentinan, PLA Pharmaceutical Journal, 2011,10 ( 20 )

Tremella

  • Jing Mingwu, Zhang Jiake, etc. Study on Immunomodulatory Function of Tremella [J], Journal of Preventive Medicine Information, 2002 , 18 ( 1 ): 94-94
  • Yan Jun, Xu Guangyu, etc. Purification and Antioxidant Activity of Tremella Crude Polysaccharide, Food Science , 2005, 26(9):169-172
  • Shen Jianhe, Chen Qionghua. The hypolipidemic effect of fungus polysaccharide, tremella polysaccharide and tremella spore polysaccharide, Journal of China Pharmaceutical University, 1989,20 ( 6 ): 344-7
  • Zheng Shizhong. Research progress on chemical constituents and pharmacology of white fungus, Chinese Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , 1993,28(5):264-267

Schisandra berry/ Magnolia vine Fruit Schisandra sinensis

  • Panossian, A., & Wikman, G. (2008). Pharmacology of Schisandra chinensis Bail.: An overview of Russian research and uses in medicine. Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 118(2), 183-212. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874108002198)
  • Szopa, A., Ekiert, R., & Ekiert, H. (2017). Current knowledge of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. (Chinese magnolia vine) as a medicinal plant species: a review on the bioactive components, pharmacological properties, analytical and biotechnological studies. Phytochemistry Reviews, 16(2), 195-218. (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11101-016-9470-4)
  • Chen, P., Pang, S., Yang, N., Meng, H., Liu, J., Zhou, N., ... & Zhang, Y. (2014). Beneficial effects of schisandrin B on the cardiac function in mice model of myocardial infarction. PloS one, 9(11), e112517. (https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0112517)

Astragalus - Goat's Thorn Astragalus membranaceus (Goat's Thorn, Huang Qi)

  • Auyeung, K. K., Han, Q. B., & Ko, J. K. (2016). Astragalus membranaceus: A Review of its Protection Against Inflammation and Gastrointestinal Cancers. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 44(01), 1-22. [Link](https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0192415X16500043)
  • Li, X., Qu, L., Dong, Y., Han, L., Liu, E., Fang, S., ... & Zhang, Y. (2014). A review of recent research progress on the astragalus genus. Molecules, 19(11), 18850-18880. [Link](https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/18850)
  • Fu, J., Wang, Z., Huang, L., Zheng, S., Wang, D., Chen, S., ... & Liu, X. (2014). Review of the botanical characteristics, phytochemistry, and pharmacology of Astragalus membranaceus (Huangqi). Phytotherapy Research, 28(9), 1275-1283. [Link](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.5188)

Ginkgo Biloba, ginkgo biloba Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree)

  • Ahlemeyer, B., & Krieglstein, J. (2003). Neuroprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba extract. Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences CMLS, 60(9), 1779-1792. [Link](https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00018-003-3080-1)
  • DeKosky, S. T., Williamson, J. D., Fitzpatrick, A. L., Kronmal, R. A., Ives, D. G., Saxton, J. A., ... & Kuller, L. H. (2008). Ginkgo biloba for prevention of dementia: a randomized controlled trial. Jama, 300(19), 2253-2262. [Link](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/182985)
  • Le Bars, P. L., Katz, M. M., Berman, N., Itil, T. M., Freedman, A. M., & Schatzberg, A. F. (1997). A placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial of an extract of Ginkgo biloba for dementia. Jama, 278(16), 1327-1332. [Link](https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/418442)

Spine Date Seed, Ziziphus jujuba

  • Chen, J., Liu, X., Li, Z., Qi, A., Yao, P., Zhou, Z., & Dong, T. T. (2017). A Review of Dietary Ziziphus jujuba Fruit (Jujube): Developing Health Food Supplements for Brain Protection. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2017. [Link](https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2017/3019568/)
  • Huang, X., Kojima-Yuasa, A., Norikura, T., Kennedy, D. O., Hasuma, T., & Matsui-Yuasa, I. (2007). Mechanism of the anti-cancer activity of Zizyphus jujuba in HepG2 cells. The American journal of Chinese medicine, 35(03), 517-532. [Link](https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S0192415X0700501X)
  • Zhao, J., Liu, T., Ma, L., Yan, M., Zhao, Y., Gu, Z., & Huang, Y. (2016). The in vivo and in vitro study of polysaccharides from a two-herb formula on ulcerative colitis and potential mechanism of action. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 189, 195-205. [Link](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378874116303182)

Almond, Prunus dulcis

  • Alasalvar, C., & Bolling, B. W. (2015). Review of nut phytochemicals, fat-soluble bioactives, antioxidant components and health effects. British Journal of Nutrition, 113(S2), S68-S78. [Link](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/review-of-nut-phytochemicals-fatsoluble-bioactives-antioxidant-components-and-health-effects/3A5B8B2A58A3C4D9C8D2E0496FBC171D)
  • Berryman, C. E., West, S. G., Fleming, J. A., Bordi, P. L., & Kris-Etherton, P. M. (2015). Effects of daily almond consumption on cardiometabolic risk and abdominal adiposity in healthy adults with elevated LDL‐cholesterol: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of the American Heart Association, 4(1), e000993. [Link](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.114.000993)
  • Jenkins, D. J., Kendall, C. W., Marchie, A., Parker, T. L., Connelly, P. W., Qian, W., ... & Faulkner, D. (2002). Dose response of almonds on coronary heart disease risk factors: blood lipids, oxidized low-density lipoproteins, lipoprotein (a), homocysteine, and pulmonary nitric oxide: a randomized, controlled, crossover trial. Circulation, 106(11), 1327-1332. [Link](https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.1161/01.cir.0000028421.91733.20)

Mulberry, Morus alba

  • Andallu, B., & Varadacharyulu, N. (2003). Antioxidant role of mulberry (Morus indica L. cv. Anantha) leaves in streptozotocin-diabetic rats. Clinica Chimica Acta, 338(1-2), 3-10. [Link](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0009898103004344)
  • Kim, H. G., Ju, M. S., Shim, J. S., Kim, M. C., Lee, S. H., Huh, Y., ... & Oh, M. S. (2010). Mulberry fruit protects dopaminergic neurons in toxin-induced Parkinson's disease models. British journal of nutrition, 104(1), 8-16. [Link](https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/mulberry-fruit-protects-dopaminergic-neurons-in-toxininduced-parkinsons-disease-models/9A0E8B8D0A23D9C4F834A2F3D467C526)
  • Chan, E. W., Lye, P. Y., & Wong, S. K. (2016). Phytochemistry, pharmacology, and clinical trials of Morus alba. Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, 14(1), 17-30. [Link](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875536416300024)

American Ginseng, Panax quinquefolius

  • Qi, L. W., Wang, C. Z., & Yuan, C. S. (2011). American ginseng: potential structure–function relationship in cancer chemoprevention. Biochemical pharmacology, 80(7), 947-954. [Link](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006295210004082)
  • Shergis, J. L., Zhang, A. L., Zhou, W., & Xue, C. C. (2013). Panax ginseng in randomised controlled trials: a systematic review. Phytotherapy Research, 27(7), 949-965. [Link](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.4832)
  • Vuksan, V., Sung, M. K., Sievenpiper, J. L., Stavro, P. M., Jenkins, A. L., Di Buono, M., ... & Choi, M. (2008). Korean red ginseng (Panax ginseng) improves glucose and insulin regulation in well-controlled, type 2 diabetes: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of efficacy and safety. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases, 18(1), 46-56. [Link](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0939475306001590)

Lycium Berries/ Goji Berry/ Wolfberry, Lycium barbarum

  • Potterat, O. (2010). Goji (Lycium barbarum and L. chinense): Phytochemistry, pharmacology and safety in the perspective of traditional uses and recent popularity. Planta medica, 76(01), 7-19. [Link](https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0029-1186218)
  • Amagase, H., & Farnsworth, N. R. (2011). A review of botanical characteristics, phytochemistry, clinical relevance in efficacy and safety of Lycium barbarum fruit (Goji). Food Research International, 44(7), 1702-1717. [Link](https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0963996910003539)
  • Cheng, J., Zhou, Z. W., Sheng, H. P., He, L. J., Fan, X. W., He, Z. X., ... & Zhou, S. F. (2015). An evidence-based update on the pharmacological activities and possible molecular targets of Lycium barbarum polysaccharides. Drug design, development and therapy, 9, 33. [Link](https://www.dovepress.com/an-evidence-based-update-on-the-pharmacological-activities-and-possible-peer-reviewed-article-DDDT)

Honeybee Propolis, colla apis

  • Bankova, V. (2005). Recent trends and important developments in propolis research. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2(1), 29-32. [Link](https://academic.oup.com/ecam/article/2/1/29/1362198)
  • Sforcin, J. M. (2016). Biological properties and therapeutic applications of propolis. Phytotherapy Research, 30(6), 894-905. [Link](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/ptr.5602)
  • Martinotti, S., & Ranzato, E. (2015). Propolis: a new frontier for wound healing?. Burns & Trauma, 3(1), 1-8. [Link](https://burnstrauma.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41038-015-0010-z)