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Table 1 Quantitative assay of H. erinaceus powder for its phytochemical compounds

From: In vitro assessment of multipotential therapeutic importance of Hericium erinaceus mushroom extracts using different solvents

Test

Value

Total phenolic acid (mg eq./gm gallic acid)

248.8

Total flavonoids (mg eq./gm rutin)

309.8

Total carbohydrate (mg/g)

1.83

Total nitrogen (mg/g)

21.96

Total protein (mg/g)

14.64

Total alkaloids (mg/g)

0.0121

Total tannins (mg/g)

0.043

Total saponins (mg/g)

0.021

Total oil (mg/g)

0.002