What Is Lion’s Mane Mushroom?

Lion’s mane is a mushroom that is native to China, Japan, North America and Europe. Our lion’s mane is organically grown on brown rice in the United States. Lion’s mane mushroom can be found in the wild growing on hardwoods, especially beech wood. Historically used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), lion’s mane has also recently gained popularity as a nootropic in Canada and the USA.

How to Use Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Common Uses)

Lion’s mane is often used as a medicinal food and can also be taken internally as a tea, decoction, powder, capsules or an extract. It is safe for both children and adults, and works well both on its own and in combination with other herbs.

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom

Lion’s mane is commonly used to enhance focus and memory, as well as to support and restore the nervous system. In addition to being generally restorative, Lion’s mane can increase NGF (Nerve Growth Factor), which helps to reduce inflammation and stimulate neural growth. Lion’s mane can be used for enhancing the ability to study or work, or for more serious conditions, possibly including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and concussions. Although lion’s mane is not a stimulant, it is often described as producing a feeling of mental sharpness and acuity.  

Active Constituents in Lion’s Mane Mushroom

Antioxidants, beta glucans, arabinoxylane, glycoproteins, ergosterols, triterpenoids, heteroglucans, heteroxylans, hericenone, erinacine.

Notable Facts About Lion’s Mane Mushroom

Lion’s mane mushroom is known in Chinese folklore as a medicinal food which monks and warriors used to improve concentration and focus.