Lion's Mane Mushroom
What's so great about Lion's Mane?
Adaptogenic Mushrooms are making a serious name for themselves in the wellness world lately and seemingly with good reason.
("Adaptogenic" essentially defines a substance - generally plant - that helps the body cope/ reduces the symptoms of stress.)
Extensive and ongoing research has been carried out on this magical (not to be confused with Magic!) fungus.
Some of its potential benefits include:
IT CONTAINS COMPOUNDS WHICH CAN SUPPORT BRAIN FUNCTION AND POTENTIALLY PROTECT AGAINST DEMENTIA.
HELPS WITH BRAIN FOG DUE TO ITS ABILITY TO ENHANCE BLOOD CIRCULATION THROUGHOUT THE BODY AND BRAIN.
CAN HELP WITH DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY.
COULD REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE BY IMPROVING FAT METABOLISM AND LOWERING TRIGLYCERIDE LEVELS.
BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM BY IMPROVING GUT BACTERIA HEALTH.
HAS ANTI INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES.
COULD PROTECT FROM STOMACH ULCERS BY INHIBITING GROWTH OF H-PYLORI.
Fun facts...
- Lion’s Mane is so called because of it's very distinctive large white, shaggy appearance.
- Its Latin name is Hericium Erinaceus.
- It grows on the trunks of dead hardwood trees across North America, Asia and Europe.
- Use of Lion's Mane in healing and culinary traditions goes back to ancient Greece - documented by Hippocrates.
