Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Explore mushroom research and guides on lion's mane (hericium erinaceus).
Lion's Mane Cultivation and Bioactive Compound Potency
Lion's mane potency varies with cultivation substrate. Research shows beech sawdust outperforms hemp straw for hericenones and ergothioneine (Kala 2025).
Lion's Mane Compounds: Hericenones, Erinacines, and Beyond
Lion's mane has two distinct compound classes in different parts of the mushroom, each with different brain effects. Here's the complete breakdown.
Lion's Mane Traditional Uses: What Modern Research Confirms
Lion's mane traditional uses span 1,000+ years. The 1985 Xu double-blind RCT confirmed TCM's gastritis claim. Mori 2009 confirmed the cognitive claim.
How Lion's Mane Works in the Body: The Full Pharmacology
Lion's mane works through four documented pathways: NGF stimulation, BDNF signaling, neuroinflammation, and myelination. Here's the pharmacology, and what the evidence does not support.
What Is Lion's Mane Mushroom? A Science-Based Overview
What is lion's mane mushroom? A science-backed look at the compounds, clinical trials, and what the research actually shows about this medicinal fungus.