Study of the Biology, Medicinal and Therapeutic Properties of Amanita muscaria (L) Lam. (Basidiomycota: Agaricales: Amanitaceae)
Middle East Research Journal of Medical Sciences January 2, 2026 Marco Vinícios de Oliveira Santana, Carlos Henrique Marchiori, Klebert de Paula Malheiros
Amanita muscaria (L.) Lam, 1783 (Agaricales: Amanitaceae), commonly known as the fly agaric, is one of the most iconic and visually distinctive mushroom species, recognized for its striking red cap with white spots. This species has significant biological, ecological, medicinal, and ethnomycological relevance. Its bioactive compounds, mainly muscimol, ibotenic acid, and muscarine, exhibit...