Lion’s Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Lion’s Mane is a cascading, icicle-toothed mushroom renowned for its neurological effects. Modern interest is especially focused on its ability to support brain regeneration.
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Historical use

Fruiting body used for gut and Brain & spirit tonic in East Asian tradition

Known for

Enhancing memory, cognition, nerve repair

Target areas

Brain, central nervous system, neuroprotection

Active compounds

Hericenones, erinacines, polysaccharides

Type

Parasitic for the majority of its life cycle but will grow saprophytically until outcompeted by more competitive saprobes.

Native to

Asia, Europe, North America

Other info

Promotes nerve growth factor (NGF), Brain derived nerve growth factor (BDNF) and Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) expression along with Nrf2 anti inflammitory pathways.