Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
Hericium erinaceus commonly known as “Lion’s Mane,” is an edible mushroom1
Scientific Classification
| Type | Lion’s Mane |
|---|---|
| Family | Hericiaceae1 |
| Order | Russulales1 |
| Class | Agaricomycete1 |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota1 |
Medicinal properties
Neuroprotective Properties
Neuroregenerative Properties
Mechanism
“These are likely underpinned by the numerous bioactive components identified within the mycelia and fruiting bodies of H. erinaceus, including polysaccharides, phenolic acids and terpenoids, specifically hericenones and erinacines [6,9]. Interestingly, both hericenones and erinacines can easily cross the blood–brain barrier [10]; promote nerve growth factor synthesis and secretion [11,12]; and, in animal models, have been shown to exert anti-neuroinflammatory and neuroprotective properties and promising cognition-enhancing effects”1
“Additionally, an increase in circulating pro-brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has been observed following hericene A (isolated from H. erinaceus) administration in mice [18].”1