Calvatia gigantea，通常被称为巨型马勃蘑菇，由于其广泛的生物活性化合物和促进健康的特性，传统上被认为是重要的食用和药用物种。本研究旨在系统化有关巨茶的营养价值和治疗潜力的知识，强调其在传统和现代医学中的作用。这种蘑菇因其营养成分而闻名，包括易于消化的蛋白质、碳水化合物、纤维、酚类化合物、维生素和矿物质，同时热量、胆固醇和钠含量低。此外，C. gigantea 表现出一系列生物效应，如抗氧化、抗癌、抗菌、抗糖尿病和伤口愈合特性，这归因于其多样化的化学成分，包括不饱和脂肪酸、游离氨基酸、多糖和生物活性代谢物。

Calvatia gigantea, commonly known as the giant puffball mushroom, has traditionally been regarded as a significant edible and medicinal species due to its wide spectrum of bioactive compounds and its health-promoting properties. This study aims to systematize the knowledge on the nutritional value and therapeutic potential of C. gigantea, highlighting its role in traditional and contemporary medicine. The mushroom is recognized for its nutritional content, including easily digestible protein, carbohydrates, fiber, phenolic compounds, vitamins, and minerals, while being low in calories, cholesterol, and sodium. Furthermore, C. gigantea exhibits a range of biological effects, such as antioxidant, anticancer, antimicrobial, antidiabetic, and wound-healing properties, attributed to its diverse chemical composition that includes unsaturated fatty acids, free amino acids, polysaccharides, and bioactive metabolites.