A brief overview of the medicinal and nutraceutical importance of Inonotus obliquus (chaga) mushrooms
Emma Camilleri,
Renald Blundell,
Bikash Baral,
Tomasz M. Karpinski,
Edlira Aruci,
Omar M. Atrooz
Affiliations
Emma Camilleri
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MSD2080, Malta
Renald Blundell
Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MSD2080, Malta; Centre for Molecular Medicine and Biobanking, University of Malta, MSD2080, Imsida, Malta; Corresponding author. Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Malta, Imsida, MSD2080, Malta.
Bikash Baral
University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland; Institute of Biological Resources (IBR), Kathmandu, Nepal
Tomasz M. Karpinski
Department of Medical Microbiology, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 10, 60-806, Poznań, Poland
Edlira Aruci
Western Balkans University, Autostrada Tirane-Durres km 7, Albania
Omar M. Atrooz
Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, 19328, Jordan; Department of Biological Sciences, Mutah University, P.O.Box(7), Mutah, Jordan
This literature review offers an extensive exploration of Chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus), focusing on their phytochemical composition, health-promoting attributes, and mechanisms of action. The aim was to provide an up-to-date overview of Chaga's significance in the medicinal sector, emphasizing its potential role in diverse health benefits. The review highlights Chaga's remarkable anticancer, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immunomodulating properties. By synthesizing recent findings, this work underscores Chaga's importance in the medicinal industries and provides valuable insights into its pharmacological potential.
