The study presents nine species from the family Amanitaceae collected during field work in Western Ghats forests of Karnataka State, which six (Amanita ballerina, A. franzii, griseofusca, lignitincta, Saproamanita manicata, and S. praeclara) are newly recorded India. Descriptions, illustrations, molecular phylogenetics all species, brief discussions on distinguishing characters, ecology, & ...

A bisabolane type of sesquiterpene was isolated from the culture medium of Amanita virgineoides BAS, together with two known compounds, including lignoren, and harziandion. The structure of the new compound "virgineol" was established using a combination of different NMR spectroscopy techniques, whereas the chemical structure of the known compound was identified as lignoren, and the structure o...

The article describes the red toadstool, Amanita muscaria, in mirror of history, natural medicine, content substances, and toxicity, as well within context shamanic, ritual, religious practices. Based on scientific reasons, a strong warning against any experimentation with consumption mushroom itself, or preparations prepared from it, is delivered. Full text English translation available on-lin...