Hongkong mushroom
Hypocreaceae: A medicinal fungus unique to Yunnan, found in the northwest of the province. It gets its name from growing on bamboo branches and appearing red in color. It contains 4% each of hypocrellin A, B, and C, as well as mannitol, and is a newly discovered drug for photochemotherapy. Hypocrellin-based ointment is an effective treatment for vulvar leukoplakia and keloid scars.
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