Antimicrobial properties, antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds from six wild edible mushrooms of western ghats of Karnataka, India

Six wild edible mushrooms from the Western Ghats of Karnataka, India, exhibit significant antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Methanolic extracts of these mushrooms, particularly Lycoperdon perlatum, Cantharellus cibarius, Clavaria vermiculris, and Ramaria formosa, demonstrated notable inhibitory effects against pathogenic bacteria and fungi, with some maintaining efficacy even at low concentrations. Quantitative analysis revealed high levels of bioactive components, including phenols (3.20 ± 0.05 mg/mL to 6.25 ± 0.08 mg/mL) and flavonoids (0.40 ± 0.052 mg/mL to 2.54 ± 0.08 mg/mL), contributing to their antioxidant potential, which surpassed that of the standard antioxidant BHA (IC₅₀ ranging from 0.94 ± 0.27 mg/mL to 7.57 ± 0.21 mg/mL). These findings highlight the therapeutic potential of these mushrooms, particularly in relation to their antimicrobial and antioxidant capabilities.

Pattar, M., & Ch. Ramesh. (2010). Antimicrobial properties, antioxidant activity and bioactive compounds from six wild edible mushrooms of western ghats of Karnataka, India. Pharmacognosy Research, 2(2), 107. https://doi.org/10.4103/0974-8490.62953