Other Names : Agaricus subrufescens, Agaricus blazei, Agaricus brasiliensis or Agaricus rufotegulis, Himematsutake, 姫松茸, God’s mushroom, mushroom of life, royal sun agaricus, Mushroom of the sun, almond mushroom, princess <br> This is a species of mushroom whose identification seems to have begun in the West unlike many other mushrooms and medicinal plants. It was found in the north eastern side of the US and Canada. Later on it was identified in Hawaii, California, UK, the Netherlands, Philippines, Brazil and Taiwan. In folk medicine, agaricus is used to treat a variety of health conditions, including major diseases like cancer and diabetes. Although research on the health effects of agaricus is fairly limited, some preliminary studies show that agaricus may offer certain health benefits.
==Special Precautions of Agaricus==
* Do not confuse with the homeopathic remedy [[Agaricus Muscarius]] which is made from 'fly agaric' and is very toxic.
*high cholesterol
*strengthen the immune system : Certain compounds in agaricus may help stimulate the immune system and reduce inflammation, according to a 2011 research review in the Journal of Medicinal Food. However, the review's authors noted that clinical trials are needed to test the immune-enhancing and anti-inflammatory effects of agaricus in humans.
* Anti-viral : The mushroom is able to curtail the cytopathic impact of the Western Equine Encephalitis Virus because of its antioxidant, antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic properties.
* stimulate the digestive system
* protect against osteoporosis