Lion’s Mane

Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
A culinary mushroom with delicate texture; also used as a tonic extract in modern herbalism.
Constituents & energetics
Polysaccharides; cyathane diterpenes (erinacines/hericenones in mycelium/fruiting body respectively). Taste: mild, seafood‑like when cooked.
Parts used
Fruiting body (food and extract); mycelial products are common in supplements.
Preparations

Food: sauté well; excellent with butter/garlic.
Hot‑water extract powders; dual‑extracts for broader spectrum.

Notes
Choose reputable growers; culinary use is an easy way to integrate regularly.
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