Lentinus edodes (Berk) Sing. was valued as food and drug more than 1000 years ago.What generalized in this paper is the recent progress of the research on lentinus edodes (Berk) Sing,including the biological teatures,analysis of active constituent and pharmacological effect.The paper presents in detail the morphometry feature,growth cycle,life condition,genetic diversity RAPD analysis of natural germplasm,active constituent analysis,and the functions of immunoloregulation,anti-tumour,anti-senescence,protect...