MushroomGiant puffball
Evidence from traditional medicine and in vitro/animal studies. Human trials lacking.
Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
25Calories
2.5gProtein
4gCarbs
0.5gFat
1gFiber
0gSugar
Benefits
- Traditionally valued for wound-healing and hemostatic properties topically. Early research suggests anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- antidiabetic effects and calvacin (anticancer studied). Mostly traditional/lab evidence.
Key compounds
calvacinbeta-sitosterolmelaningentisic acidessential amino acids
May help with
- wound healing
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- blood sugar support
Best for these goals
wound healinganti-inflammatoryantioxidantblood sugar support
How to use it
Cooked food; dried spore powder (traditional topical)
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Do not consume if interior is yellow/green/brown or powdery. Cut open to verify solid white with no gills to avoid deadly Amanita. | Consult clinician: Mushroom allergies; pregnant/nursing consult clinician.
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