International Science Community Association International Research Journal of Biological Sciences 2278-3202 13 1 2024 02 10 Nutritional Potentiality and Health Assets of Paddy Straw Mushroom – Volvariella Volvacea 35 38 EN S. Sujitha 1 Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Public Health Forum, Ramapuram, Chennai-89, India Dhamodhar Dinesh 2 Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Public Health Forum, Ramapuram, Chennai-89, India M. Rajmohan 3 Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Public Health Forum, Ramapuram, Chennai-89, India R. Sindhu 4 Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Public Health Forum, Ramapuram, Chennai-89, India D. Prabu 5 Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Public Health Forum, Ramapuram, Chennai-89, India S. Sathiyapriya 6 Dept of Public Health Dentistry, Public Health Forum, Ramapuram, Chennai-89, India D.V. Hande 1 Shri Pundlik Maharaj Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Nandura Rly, MS, India S.A. Shelke 2 Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati, MS, India Joshi Shweta 1 Department of Foods & Nutrition, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India Srivastava Sarita 2 Department of Foods & Nutrition, College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, India Joshi Mugdha A 1 Department of Pharmacognosy, IVM’s Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Talegaon Chakan road, Talegaon Dabhade-410507, Tal. Maval, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, India Wattamwar Sanjana Sudhakar 2 IVM’s Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Talegaon Chakan road, Talegaon Dabhade-410507, Tal. Maval, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar technological university, Lonere, Raigad- 402103, India Pawar Chaitali Vilas 3 IVM’s Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Talegaon Chakan road, Talegaon Dabhade-410507, Tal. Maval, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar technological university, Lonere, Raigad- 402103, India Shahakar Mitali Gajanan 4 IVM’s Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Talegaon Chakan road, Talegaon Dabhade-410507, Tal. Maval, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar technological university, Lonere, Raigad- 402103, India Bubane Chetan Chandrakant 5 IVM’s Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Talegaon Chakan road, Talegaon Dabhade-410507, Tal. Maval, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar technological university, Lonere, Raigad- 402103, India Saindane Shubham Sachin 6 IVM’s Krishnarao Bhegade Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Talegaon Chakan road, Talegaon Dabhade-410507, Tal. Maval, Dist. Pune, Maharashtra, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar technological university, Lonere, Raigad- 402103, India Deshmukh Anand M. 1 Shri Shivaji Science College, Amravati, Maharashtra, India Hande Dilip V. 2 Shri Pundalik Maharaj Mahavidyalaya, Nandura Railway, Dist – Buldana, Maharashtra, India > Review Paper 2023 10 10 2024 02 10 In the traditional applications of fungi in far eastern medicine, medicinal mycology has strong and deep roots. As more individuals look for cures and health approaches free from negative effects brought on by industrial medicines, from being used seldom, medicinal mushrooms are becoming more widely used. Three hundred of the approximately 38000 distinct species of mushrooms are edible, and pharmacological studies are being conducted to explore the possible health advantages. The goal of this paper is to give a thorough overview of Volvariella volvacea's culinary and therapeutic uses. A member of the Pluteaceae family, Volvariella volvacea is a common edible fungus that grows in temperate, tropical, and subtropical climates in both the eastern and western hemispheres. It has anti-tumor, immunosuppressive, and immunomodulatory actions and is commonly utilized in India's traditional medical system. It is widely recognized as a good source of Protein, Fibre (Chitin) Vitamins (including a significant amount of Vitamin C and all water soluble vitamins like Riboflavin, Biotin and Thiamine), Fats (5.7%), Carbohydrates (56.18%), unsaturated fatty acids and minerals such as Potassium, Sodium and Phosphorus. V. volvaceais a remarkable medicinal fungus, as evidenced by the myriad therapeutic benefits it possesses and by phytochemical studies. Copyright@ International Science Community Association