Botanical Name: Hericium erinaceus
Plant Part Used: Fruiting body
Processing Method: Drying, Grinding
Also known as hou tou gu or yamabushitake, Lion’s Mane is a kind of mushroom. These mushrooms are shaggy, large, and white and resemble a lion’s mane, just like its name suggests. They are used for culinary as well as medicinal purposes in a number of Asian countries, including India, China, Korea, and Japan. Packed with bioactive components, Lion’s mane is beneficial for the gut, heart, and brain. It is also filled with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative, and immune-boosting properties. It can aid a number of health conditions, such as dementia, depression, anxiety, ulcers, and diabetes.