The use of fungi in making medicine is-
(i) Agraricus is used as an ideal food for diabetics as it is low in sugar and fat.
(ii) It improves the immune system of the body.
(iii) Agraricus boosts immunity of pregnant mother and baby.
(iv) Agraricus contains lovastatin, entadenine and iritadenine. It lowers cholesterol in the body and controls high blood pressure and heart disease.
(v) Magic mushroom contains psilocin and psilocybin. Psilosin and psilocybin are the main components of hallucinogens. Hallucinogens relieve the body of depression.
(vi) Prevents cancer and tumors due to its high fiber content.