Hydromethanolic,
infusion and decoction extracts from Hypholoma fasciculare: A comparative study
on mycochemical composition and antioxidant activity
Sharma Roshi, Khatua Somanjana, Acharya Krishnendu and Sharma Yash Pal
Res. J. Biotech.; Vol. 20(9); 253-258;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/209rjbt2530258; (2025)
Abstract
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir offers a wide variation in the climatic
conditions which further invites a number of organisms including mushrooms into
different regions. Growing in tufts among the coniferous forests of Kishtwar High
Altitude National Park, Hypholoma fasciculare is a very common mushroom that can
attract anyone from a distance. The present study hence aimed for a comparative
exploration of the chemical profile and antioxidant activity of the specimen using
three water-based extraction systems. Comparative analysis revealed that the decoction
fraction was enriched with phenols and flavonoids. However, ascorbic acid was present
in all three fractions with a better quantity in infusion formulation.
In contrast, β-carotene and lycopene were detected only in hydromethanolic extract.
In terms of bioactivity, the hydromethanolic extract presented better antioxidative
potential owing to potent quenching ability of DPPH radical, metal ion chelation
ability and total antioxidant capacity as compared to infusion and decoction formulations.
Thus, the study suggests use of the less explored mushroom for development of pharmaceuticals
to treat radical induced disorders.
