Termite mushroom (Termitomyces heimii)

Evidence from traditional culinary use and in vitro studies. Human trials lacking.

Benefits

Highly nutritious
rich in polyphenols. Preclinical antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits
not confirmed in humans.

Key compounds

Polyphenolsflavonoidsvolatile organic compounds

May help with

antioxidant
antimicrobial
nutritional support

Best for these goals

antioxidantantimicrobialnutritional support

How to use it

Cooked as food; soups; stir-fries; curries

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Wild foraging ID needed (toxic look-alikes). Cook thoroughly. | Consult clinician: Mushroom allergies; pregnant/nursing consult clinician.

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