• Reema Rani
• Prachi Govinda Sonkusare
• Dr. Rupali Tasgaonkar

Mushrooms, especially Morchella esculenta (known as morels), have been valued for their medicinal qualities and are frequently utilized in traditional healing practices in places like China and Japan. These fungi thrive in a variety of habitats but tend to flourish in regions that have experienced fire, noted for their nutritional and therapeutic value. In India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, indigenous cultures employ morels for various health-related purposes. Morchella esculenta is characterized by a cylindrical shape with a prominent upper part (pileus) and a hollow stalk (stipe). Recent studies emphasize its wide ranging biological functions, including antioxidant, anti inflammatory, and immunomodulatory activity, which has led to an increasing demand in the market. In terms of classification, Morchella esculenta falls under the Morchellaceae family within the kingdom of Fungi. It is rich in vital nutrients such as proteins, carbohydrates, and vitamins and is also praised for its culinary uses. Active compounds like polysaccharides and tocopherols show potential health advantages, including antimicrobial and anti tumor effects. Historically, morels have been employed to address a variety of health issues, making them a significant asset in traditional medicine. The extensive pharmacological properties and culinary desirability of Morchella esculenta highlight its significance, prompting calls for large-scale farming to leverage its economic and health advantages.

Anti oxidant, Nutrients, Health advantages

"Morchella esculenta - An overview of it’s Therapeutic Properties", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no.f541-f545, October-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410554.pdf

"Morchella esculenta - An overview of it’s Therapeutic Properties", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 10, page no. ppf541-f545, October-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2410554.pdf