LIONS MANE Organic Mushroom Powder 100g | Hericium erinaceus Medicinal Nootropic

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Our certified organic Lions Mane mushroom powder is potent with a high quality medicinal profile. Contains the whole fruiting body only and no mycelium fillers.

WHAT IS LIONS MANE MUSHROOM

Known in Latin as Hericium erinaceus, lion’s mane is native to North America, Europe and Asia, although it’s not cultivated widely in areas outside of Asia. It’s sometimes referred to as Hedgehog Mushroom, Yamabushitake or Houtou, and it belongs to the tooth fungus or hydnoid fungi, group.

Lion’s mane mushrooms have long, dangling spines that are usually greater than a centimeter in length. Unlike most mushroom species, which have spines that project from a branch, the spines of Hericium erinaceus project outward, giving it that unique look of a lion’s mane.

These mushrooms grow on both living and dead broadleaf trees and are common in the late summer and winter months.

Research shows that lion’s mane possesses anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunostimulating properties. It has been used for thousands of years as a medicinal mushroom, especially among traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.

Like many powerfully beneficial foods, lion’s mane mushroom has been known for some time in parts of Asia to be great for various body functions and conditions. Used in Japan for centuries and possibly millennia, the odd-looking fungus is revered by Buddhist monks and understood to be almost a mystical source of nutrition.

A sect of Buddhist monks known as the Yamabushi wear a garment known as the 'suzukake' fashioned from many long strands of fur, that bears a striking resemblance to the lion’s mane mushroom and probably accounts for why the mushroom is known in some areas as the Yamabushitake. Some sources state that it was reserved for royalty at different times in the past.

HOW TO USE LIONS MANE MUSHROOMS

Lion’s mane mushrooms have been used for centuries as a food source and herbal medicine in several Asian countries. In the last 10 years or so, this medicinal mushroom has attracted considerable attention because of its potential therapeutic capabilities.

In the East, reverence for fungi dates back many centuries, with fungi known as 'spirit plants' that were believed to provide longevity and spiritual potency. In traditional medicine, it’s said to be nutritive to our five internal organs - the lung, heart, spleen, kidney and liver - and it’s used to promote good digestion, strength and general vigor.

Lion’s mane mushroom is also used to improve symptoms of Qi deficiency or a lack of 'vital energy' in traditional Chinese medicine and is often taken for issues involving the central nervous system, insomnia and weakness.

HOW TO MAKE LIONS MANE MUSHROOM COFFEE

Simply add a teaspoon of Lions Mane Mushroom Powder to your morning coffee. If you aren’t sure how your body will react, start with a smaller dose of a lion’s mane supplement, and work your way up from there. If you notice any allergy symptoms after using lion’s mane mushroom extract or supplements, like itchiness or digestive issues, stop using the supplement altogether.

NUTRIONAL FACTS ABOUT LIONS MANE MUSHROOMS

Research suggests that lion’s mane is a source of at least 32 bioactive compounds. Although it’s hard to pinpoint the vitamin and mineral content of lion’s mane, it’s believed to be a rich source of potassium, zinc, iron and selenium. One reason lion’s mane has been researched for a wide variety of purposes is because of the polysaccharides it contains. Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrate structures, like glucose. Lion’s mane mushroom contains beta-glucan polysaccharides, which are known scientifically to have correlations with heart health and immune responses.

RISKS, SIDE EFFECTS & DRUG INTERACTIONS

Lion’s mane mushroom is a generally safe food item. Multiple animal studies have found it to be non-toxic at different dosages, even over extended periods of time. If you choose to eat this mushroom and have any symptoms, such as burning/itching skin, inability to breathe properly or swollen lips, consult your doctor immediately.

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SPECIAL NOTE

We do not advocate the use of any medicinal fungi in any particular way. All information herein is provided for historical, educational and research purposes only.

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