Bulk Herbs: Lion's Mane Mushroom Powder, Organic
Hericium Erinaceus
Size: 1 oz package
Format: Powder
Plant Part: Fungus (fruit)
Also Known as: yamabushitake ('mountain priest mushroom'), bearded tooth fungus, bearded hedgehog, or old man's beard.
Origin: USA
When it comes to mushrooms, the fruit body has several benefits, but there are also several benefits to mycelium, and the combination is highly complementary. Our organic mushrooms are a full-spectrum product, containing fruit body and mycelium benefits. A great example of this is seen with Lion's Mane. Two major compounds found in Lion's Mane are Hericenones and Erinacines – Hericenones are found primarily in the fruit body, and Erinacines are found primarily in the mycelium.
In Asian countries such as Korea, Japan, India, and China, the lion's mane has been used for centuries in cooking and traditional medicine. Packed with vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, and niacin, it's a nutritious supplement and a good source of essential minerals like manganese, zinc, and potassium. For centuries, Lion's mane has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a digestive aid. It has more recently been studied for other wellness-supporting properties, specifically as a nerve tonic.
Active Compounds: hericerins, erinacines, alkaloids, steroids, antioxidants, beta-glucans, and polysaccharides.
Actions: Neurotrophic, Neuroprotective, neurodegenerative, Nootropic, Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anxiolytic, antidepressant, antibacterial, antibacterial, antiulcer, Immunomodulant, adaptogenic.
Indications: It supports Digestion, the spleen, gastritis, and ulcers. It also has strong cognitive functions that support memory, dementia, Alzheimer's, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury, neuropathy, Parkinson's, MS, and nerve damage. It is also excellent for menopausal symptoms such as anxiety, depression, palpitations, frustration, irritability, quality of sleep, and concentration.
Precautions: Lion's mane mushrooms might cause the immune system to become more active, and this could increase the symptoms of auto-immune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), pemphigus vulgaris (a skin condition), and others. It can also lower blood sugar and may interact with diabetes medications. It may also interact with medicines that slow blood clotting. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, mainly if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications.
Magick Uses: Mushrooms have a long history of magickal use in Europe, Egypt, and Asia. Due to their potentially deadly nature, they are strongly associated with the underworld or the dead. They can also be associated with increased psychic ability and the upper realms.