{"id":167316,"date":"2023-01-09T07:30:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-09T07:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=167316"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:16:43","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-mushroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-mushroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Mushroom (Khumbi): Uses, Benefits, Side effects By Dr. Smita Barode"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Mushrooms<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Mushrooms<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Mushroom for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Mushrooms?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Mushroom<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Mushroom<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nA meal without mushrooms is like a day without rain. Mushrooms or Agaricus bisporus<\/em> is neither a vegetable nor fruit, instead a type of edible fungus. There are different varieties (fresh and dry) available in the market oyster, porcini and button being the most common. Generally, mushrooms have a stem covered with a fleshy rounded cap with gills underneath (umbrella like appearance). They were first cultivated in Japan and China in 600 CE. Although, now they are cultivated across the globe all year round. In India, it is widely cultivated and is economically important in states like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh. Mushrooms have an umami flavour (similar to meat) thus, they\u2019re also called vegetarian meat. The health benefits of mushrooms are innumerable. Let us learn more about their nutritional and medicinal value1<\/a>,3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Mushrooms<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mushrooms are packed with the goodness of protein, dietary fibre, minerals and vitamins (B1, B2, B12, C and E), terpenes, quinolones, steroids, flavonoids, antioxidants like carotenoids and polysaccharides like beta-glucan, etc. The nutritional components of mushrooms are mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional value of mushroom (dry basis)4<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 18.5 kcal (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 3.2 g (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 2.1 g (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Dietary Fibre:<\/strong> 0.8 g (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats:<\/strong> 0.2 g (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 316.0 mg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 87.9 mg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Choline:<\/strong> 17.0 mg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 6.7 mg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 5.6 mg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Niacin:<\/strong> 3.3 mg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Folate:<\/strong> 19.6 \u03bcg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Selenium:<\/strong> 15.1 \u03bcg (per 84 g)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Properties of Mushrooms<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Scientifically proven properties of mushrooms include:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have anti-proliferative properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antioxidant properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may suppress or stimulate the immune system.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antimicrobial properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might have neuroprotective properties i.e., protection against nerve injury.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-inflammatory properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It might be beneficial to the functioning of liver.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a protective action towards the heart.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have hypoallergic properties 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Blood pressure issues and sodium consumption frequently coexist. Researchers believe that blood pressure might rise because sodium tends to make the body retain more fluid. I recommend considering adding mushrooms to your meals to cut back on your salt consumption. The sodium content of mushrooms is naturally low. They have a savoury flavour, so you don\u2019t need to add as much salt to maintain healthy blood pressure 13<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Uses of Mushroom for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential benefits of mushroom are described as follows:\u00a0<\/p>
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