Lions Mane

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🌿Ingredients: Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body, typically dried and milled to a fine powder.
💊Capsule: HPMC plant fibre | Approx. capsule weight: product specific | 🌱Typical Daily Intake: 2–4 capsules or 1–2 tsp powder daily, or as directed by a practitioner.

 

Traditional Background

Lion’s Mane is a distinctive white, cascading mushroom long used in East Asian traditions as both food and tonic. In traditional Chinese and Japanese herbalism it has been valued for supporting digestion, general vitality and mental clarity. In recent times, it has gained popularity as a “nootropic” or brain-supporting mushroom, used by those interested in cognitive and nervous system wellness.

Active Constituents

Polysaccharides (Beta-glucans): Like many medicinal mushrooms, Lion’s Mane contains beta-glucans that are associated with immune modulation and general vitality support.

Hericenones & Erinacines (in whole mushroom preparations): These unique compounds have been studied for their potential to support nerve growth factor (NGF) and healthy nerve function.

Antioxidants & Nutrients: Lion’s Mane provides a range of antioxidants and trace nutrients that contribute to its tonic and protective profile.

Traditional Uses

Cognitive & Mental Clarity: Lion’s Mane is popularly used to support focus, memory, and clear thinking, particularly during times of study, mental work or increased cognitive demand.

Nervous System Support: Traditional use and modern interest both highlight Lion’s Mane for its gentle, nourishing support of the nervous system.

Digestive Tonic: Historically the mushroom has also been used for stomach and digestive comfort as a food-like tonic.

Properties

Nootropic, nervine tonic, immune-modulating, antioxidant, general vitality-supporting mushroom.

 

Key Traditional Applications

Lion’s Mane is commonly used to support:

  • Memory, concentration and mental clarity
  • General nervous system nourishment
  • Everyday immune and antioxidant support
  • Digestive comfort as a food-like tonic

Important Notes

Lion’s Mane is generally well tolerated. As with all mushrooms and herbs, those with known allergies to fungi should exercise caution. People with medical conditions or taking prescription medicines should consult a qualified practitioner before use.

Introduce gradually and observe how you feel, adjusting the amount as needed.

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products.