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Termite, Paddy Straw and Wood Ear Mushrooms Are Nutrient-Rich

Termite, Paddy Straw and Wood Ear Mushrooms Are Nutrient-Rich

Termite mushroom, Paddy straw mushroom, Wood ear

What they found

Termite, paddy straw and wood ear mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and minerals and showed anti-inflammatory effects.

Termite, paddy straw and wood ear mushrooms are rich in antioxidants and minerals and showed anti-inflammatory effects.

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Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – chemical analysis

Lab – chemical analysis

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

At a glance

Latin name

Termitomyces clypeatus, Volvariella volvacea, Auricularia auricula-judae

Termitomyces clypeatus, Volvariella volvacea, Auricularia auricula-judae

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Nutrient-Packed Wild Picks

Nutrient-Packed Wild Picks

Termite mushroom (Termitomyces clypeatus), paddy straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea), and wood ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and essential minerals like potassium and iron. These wild fungi showed strong anti-inflammatory and free-radical-fighting effects.

Termite mushroom (Termitomyces clypeatus), paddy straw mushroom (Volvariella volvacea), and wood ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) are rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, and essential minerals like potassium and iron. These wild fungi showed strong anti-inflammatory and free-radical-fighting effects.

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