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New Indian Russula Mushroom Slows Lung Cancer Cells

New Indian Russula Mushroom Slows Lung Cancer Cells

Russula mushroom, Kend Patra

What they found

A new Russula species used by tribes in West Bengal, "Kend Patra," is high in antioxidants and slowed lung cancer cell growth in lab tests.

A new Russula species used by tribes in West Bengal, "Kend Patra," is high in antioxidants and slowed lung cancer cell growth in lab tests.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Kend Patra

Kend Patra

Scientists researched a new Russula mushroom species used by local tribes in West Bengal, India. This mushroom, called "Kend Patra," contains high levels of antioxidants and shows potential medicinal properties, with lab tests showing it can slow the growth of lung cancer cells.

Scientists researched a new Russula mushroom species used by local tribes in West Bengal, India. This mushroom, called "Kend Patra," contains high levels of antioxidants and shows potential medicinal properties, with lab tests showing it can slow the growth of lung cancer cells.

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