Progress in research on the quality and function of Ophiocordyceps sinensis
Author of the article:SUN Chao1, 2** QIU Xue-Hong2, 3, 4 CAO Li2, 3, 4 HAN Ri-Chou2, 3, 4***
Author's Workplace：1. Anhui University, Hefei 230601, China; 2. Guangdong Entomological Institute, Guangzhou 510260, China; 3. Guangdong Public Laboratory of Wild Animal Conservation and Utilization, Guangzhou 510260, China; 4. Guangdong Key Laboratory of Integrated Pest Management in Agriculture, Guangzhou 510260, China
Key Words：Ophiocordyceps sinensis, characteristic, identification, main components, evaluation of quality
Abstract：Ophiocordyceps sinensis is a famous and valuable medicinal and edible mushroom with broad therapeutic antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-tumor, and immune stimulation, functions. Identification and evaluation of the quality and function of O. sinensis contributes to the research and development of this precious resource. This paper reviews progress in research on the quality and function of O. sinensis including its characteristics and identification, main components, pharmacological functions and quality evaluation.