European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AURICULARIA: A REVIEW OF PHARMACOLOGICAL STUDIES

Suci Rahma, Ega Putri Rhena, Evita Amalia Putri Adindika, Fitri Widiyani, Gheriya Zahira,
Gusti Ayu Putu Purnama Dewi Saraswati, Hemalia Putri, Indah Marliana, Jordan Saputra,
Nabila Putri Pramesti, Ricky Rianto, Theresia Anastasya Sriyanti Silaen, Vasgherina Ramadhaniawianto,
Yoga Sukmana, Yulistia Afta Nurhamidah and Maulana Yusuf Alkandahri*

ABSTRACT

Auricularia is one of the jelly fungi groups that belongs to the Basidiomycota class and has a unique jelly texture. Fungi that belong to this class are generally macroscopic or easily seen with the naked eye. Currently, there have been many studies that prove that fungi from the genus Auricularia have several pharmacological activities, including antibacterial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, antinephritic, and antihyperlipidemic. Currently, there has been no detailed evaluation report on the potential that shows the effectiveness of fungi from the genus Auricularia, therefore this review article will discuss the potential pharmacological activity of fungi from the genus Auricularia.

Keywords: Auricularia, Antibacterial, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Hepatoprotective, Antidiabetic, Antinephritic, Antihyperlipidemic.