Lion’s mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) are white or yellow, globe-shaped fungi that have long, shaggy spines. People can eat them or take them in the form of supplements. Research suggests that they may offer
a range of health benefits, including reduced inflammation and improved cognitive and heart health.
Hericium erinaceus is China’s traditional precious edible fungus. Hericium is not only delicious, but very nutritious.The effective pharmacological components of Hericium erinaceus are not yet completely known, and the active components are Hericum erinaceus polysaccharide, Hericium erinaceus oleanolic acid, and Hericium erinaceus trichostatin A, B, C, D, F. Most of Hericium erinaceus in clinical application are extracted and made from fruit bodies.
People in Asia use these mushrooms for both culinary and medicinal purposes. Health food stores sell lion’s mane extract in supplement form, and both the fungus and its extracts appear to be beneficial to health.
Product Name
Lion’s mane powder
Latin Name
Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) pers
Part Used
Fruitbody, Mycelium
Active Ingredients
Polysaccharides, Beta D Glucan, Hericenones, triterpene
Molecular Weight
30,000-150,000
Test Method
UV
Appearance
Brown powder
Specification
Polysaccharides
5%, 7%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%
Beta D glucan
8%, 10%, 20%, 30%
Triterpene
0.2%
Function
1. Asthma, allergic rhinitis 2. Lions Mane Mushroom Extract Poor renal function, renal injuries by chemicals 3. Chronic bronchitis, coughing 4. Poor resistance of respiratory tract, catching flu easily 5. Regulating blood pressure (high or low blood pressure) 6. Lions Mane Mushroom Extract Anti-aging, anti-weakness 7. The declining of sex drive 8. Lowering raised blood lipid levels, strengthening the body’s immunity 9. Poor function of lungs & kidneys, irregular menstruation.
Application
1.Application in the food additive, make cakes, snacks, drinks and so on. 2.Application in the health product field, dietary supplement. 3.Application in the pharmaceutical field. 4.Application in the cosmetics industries.
