Lion's Mane (excerpt fromHericium erinaceus) is a rich source of beta-glucans that stimulate the immune system. Dpecific compounds in theHericium erinaceus, including hericenones and erinacins, act as nerve growth factors. These compounds are key to its reputation for improving memory, mood, cognitive and neurological functions.
Hericium erinaceus is a magnificent member of the mushroom kingdom found in North America, Europe and Asia. Our Hericium erinaceus is grown in greenhouses, at controlled temperatures and without shade, to reduce the strain on the natural supply of this medicinal mushroom as commercial demand grows.
New Roots Herbal's Hericium Erinaceus (Lion's Mane) is a hot-water-extracted medicinal mushroom formula standardized to contain 40% polysaccharides (500 mg per capsule). Hot water extraction is essential for a high-quality, effective mushroom product, and is the traditional Asian method of extraction. In the whole mushroom, the polysaccharides are bound by the indigestible cell wall composed of chitin; the chitin must be dissolved in hot water to gently release the medicinal components, the fungal polysaccharides. Conversely, grinding the fungus can cause damage to the long-chain polysaccharides and fails to remove the indigestible chitin (fiber), limiting the amount of therapeutic constituents that can be adapted per capsule. Standardization ensures that the final product contains a constant amount of polysaccharides to enable delivery of a therapeutic dose.
Specific compounds inHericium erinaceus, including hericenones and erinacins, act as nerve growth factors. These compounds are key to its reputation for improving memory, mood, cognitive and neurological functions.
