Lion’s Mane Mushroom • Hericium erinaceus

Parts Used: fruiting body

Affinity: nervous system

Herbal Action: anti inflammatory, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, neuro protectant, nutritive, probiotic

Indications:

• Stimulates nerve growth factor to speed recovery from a variety of nervous system disorders, including depression, anxiety, neuropathy, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, dementia, strokes, concussions and TBIs

• Antioxidant profile is supportive in reducing chronic inflammation (including in the digestive tract), reducing cholesterol, and improving metabolism

Preferred Preparations: food as medicine, tea, tincture

Taste: slightly sweet, almost like seafood

Contraindications: generally regarded as safe, although it should be avoided by those with mushroom allergies