(i) Penicillium and streptomycin (antibiotics) are prepared from Penicillium notatum and Penicillium chrysogenum. Griseofulvin is produced from Penicillium griseofulvum and actinomycetes from Streptomyces griseus. Besides, antibiotics like chloromycin, neomycin, aureomycin etc. are made from fungi.
(ii) Ergot is prepared from Claviceps purpurea. It is used to hasten abortion and stop bleeding after childbirth.
(iii) Steroid drugs are prepared from Aspergillus fungi. It is used to treat arthritis.
(iv) Cyclosporine drug is prepared from Tolypocladium inflatum. Its trade name is Neoral. It is used to transplant human organs.
(v) Mushrooms have the ability to reduce diabetes. Magic mushrooms contain psilocin and psilocybin. Psilocin and psilocybin are the main components of hallucinogens. Hallucinogens relieve the body of depression.