Le Hericium mushroom is an adaptogenic mushroom with multiple benefits. Among other things, it boosts immunity, supports mental health and contributes to good digestion.
What is Hericium erinaceus?
Hericium erinaceus is a adaptogenic mushroom which has a spiny shape. It is a parasite of hardwoods found throughout the northern hemisphere. This mushroom is recognized by traditional Chinese medicine for its therapeutic benefits for decades.
What is the composition of the Hericium mushroom?
Hericium is rich in trace elements such as iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc. It is also rich in fibers, minerals, and vitamins. Finally, like all other adaptogenic mushrooms, it is rich in beta glucans.
What are the benefits and virtues of Hericium?
Hericium erinaceus provides numerous benefits on the nervous system and gastrointestinal, but its virtues do not stop there.
An ally for your neurological defenses
The hedgehog hydnum is an ally of neurological health. It improves cognitive functions and helps to strengthen neurological defenses. A study conducted in Japan on elderly people suffering from cognitive decline showed positive effects on their neurological health.
Optimal gastric protection
Another benefit of Hericium, its ability to protect the gastrointestinal tract. Thanks to its composition rich in polysaccharides and saponins, this mushroom has an optimal gastro-protective effect. Polysaccharides and saponins are useful for relieving gastritis and inflammations of the digestive tract.
Powerful antioxidant
Le lion's mane mushroom is also a powerful antioxidant. Rich in Eracine A, it has an antioxidant effect that allows combat oxidative stress easily.
Improves digestive and intestinal well-being
Hericium erinaceus is an ally for digestive and intestinal well-being. It has a protective action on the stomach lining and restores balance in the intestinal flora. Its antibacterial effect provides optimal digestive well-being.
Boosts immunity
Hericium is recognized for its ability to support natural immunity. It is the beta-glucans that are responsible for the immune-stimulating activity of the hedgehog mushroom. The hedgehog mushroom supports the immune system thanks to the polysaccharides present in its composition.
Anti-cancer properties
Hericium is said to have anti-cancer properties for the stomach, liver, blood, and colon. This is revealed by various scientific studies. Research conducted on precancerous cells at the Changchun University of Chinese Medicine showed that Hericium induced apoptosis in diseased cells.
Combine the benefits of Hericium with other plants
Hericium erinaceus can be combined with other medicinal mushrooms and certain plants.
Hericium and Reishi
The combination of Hericium and Reishi is the ideal combination to maximize the stimulating effects of immune defenses.
Lion's Mane and Shiitake
Le Shiitake is an adaptogenic mushroom that can be combined with Lion's Mane to achieve optimal action in boosting immunity.
Lion's Mane and Cordyceps
Le Cordyceps is a mushroom that can be combined with lion's mane. This combination improves cardiovascular health, immunity and the balance of the nervous system.
How to consume the Lion's Mane mushroom?
Lion's mane can be consumed in powder or capsule form, for example. Here's how to consume Lion's Mane in its different forms.
Lion's Mane in powder
L'Lion's Mane in powder can be mixed with drinks or in dishes, desserts. The Lion’s Mane helps restore balance in your body.
Lion's Mane in capsule
L'Lion's Mane in capsules allows you to enjoy the benefits of this mushroom with ease. You can take 1 capsule before each meal, with a large glass of water.
Whether consumed in capsule or powder form, the lion's mane mushroom has multiple health benefits.
