The scientific name of Lion's Mane mushroom is Hericium erinaceus.It can be identified by its long spines (greater than 1 cm length), its appearence on hardwoods and its tendency to grow a single clump of dangling spines.Lion's mane mushroom is cultivated commercially on logs or sterilized sawdust and is available fresh or dried in Asian grocery stores.Lion's mane mushroom may be smart mushroom that is a safe and edible fungus.It appears to confer benefits on our aging population.It is medicinal mushroom belonging to the tooth fungus group.Lion's mane mushroom was found in north America, Europe and Asia.
Lion's mane mushroom has other names such as :
- Bearded Tooth mushroom.
- Pom-pom mushroom.
- Satyr's Beard.
- Bearded Hedgehog.
The characteristics of Lion's mane mushroom :
- White spore print.
- Teeth on hymenium.
- Lacks a stipe.
- No distinct cap.
- Parasitic
- Edible
The benefits of Lion's mane mushroom :
- Lion's mane mushroom is an all-natural brain booster, a nootropic, with no side effects.
- Some compound in lion's mane mushroom, like threitol, D-arabinitol, and palmitic acid may have antioxidant effects to regulate blood lipid levels and reduce blood glucose levels.
- Lion's mane mushroom influences in neurological function and makes to feel good.
- Hericenones and erinacines (Cyathane derrivatives are termed hericenones and erinacines) stimulate nerve regeneration.
- Reduces depression or antidepressant.
- Boost creativity.
- Enhances memory.
- Improves cognitive ability in individuals with mild cognitive impairment.
- Pills of this mushroom are used in the treatment of gastric ulcers and esophageal carcinoma.
- Helps with concentration by activating the nervous system and brain.
- For medicinal use, its dosage 500 Mg of powdered extract per day.
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