Chemical compositions and health promoting effects of wild edible mushroom milk-cap (Lactarius deliciosus): A review

Lactarius deliciosus is a kind of nutritious edible and medical wild mushroom, belonging to Lactarius genus and Russualaceae family. It has a symbiotic relationship with the roots of the host plant, forming symbiotic bodies and producing fruiting bodies. Due to the potential value for medicinal use, the health effects of L. deliciosus have been studied widely. In this paper, chemical compositions of L. deliciosus and the health effects related to the bioactive components are summarized. The literatures in this article are from ScienceDirect, Jane, Bing Academic, CNKI, ResearchGate, and PubMed. It is rich in protein, minerals, carbohydrates and taste compounds with lower calories and fat content. In addition, it had been confirmed that L. deliciosus have health effects such as antihyperglycemic, immune regulatory, and anti-tumor activity. For its future application and development, its molecular mechanisms and clinical trials in the field of immunity still need to be explored.