This research documented traditional knowledge about wild edible mushrooms in the Jammu district of India. The study found that local people use 14 different types of wild mushrooms for food and medicine, with the Termitomyces species being the most important. However, this valuable traditional knowledge is at risk of being lost as it is mainly held by elderly and less educated community members. Impact on everyday life: • Provides information about safe, nutritious wild mushrooms that can supplement local diets • Helps preserve traditional food knowledge that could otherwise be lost • Creates potential economic opportunities through mushroom cultivation • Identifies natural food sources that could help address food security • Documents medicinal uses of mushrooms for common health issues