Ground Lion's Mane

Adding Lion's Mane to your diet has never been so easy! Simply sprinkle this gold dust into your meal as you are cooking to enrich with both flavour and nutrition. 

Now considered a super food, the lion's mane mushroom is a must-buy for any wanting to super charge their health in the most mouth watering way possible.

The lion's mane mushroom, scientifically known as hericium erinaceus, is a marvel of the fungal kingdom, revered for its stunning appearance, delectable taste and remarkable health benefits. Often referred to as the "Pom Pom" mushroom due to its distinctive appearance or the monkey head mushroom in east Asia, lion's mane is saprophytic meaning it feeds on dead organic matter (dead trees in the case of lion's mane).

Beyond its aesthetic allure, Lion's Mane is celebrated in culinary traditions worldwide. When cooked, this mushroom takes on a tender, meaty, succulent texture with a delicate savoury flavor. Its ability to absorb surrounding flavors makes it a versatile ingredient in various cuisines. It can be sautéed, grilled, roasted, or used in soups, sauces and stews, adding a unique taste to dishes. Its texture also makes it a great substitute for meat, boosting its standing among vegans.

Lion's mane mushrooms are not just a culinary delight but also renowned for their potent medicinal properties. Rich in bioactive compounds, including hericenones and erinacines^[1], lion's mane is believed to offer a wide array of health benefits. It is particularly famous for its potential neuroprotective effects, supporting brain health and cognitive function^[2]. Studies suggest that lion's mane may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) production^[3], aiding in nerve regeneration and potentially offering therapeutic benefits for neurological disorders^[4].

Additionally, lion's mane are valued for their anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating and antioxidant properties. It has been traditionally used in herbal medicine for centuries, particularly in Chinese medicine as a tonic for all 5 internal organs.

In vitro studies have demonstrated lion's mane may also exhibit gastroprotective effects^[5] as well as anticancer properties^[6]. Some evidence suggests that the extracts "stimulated the activities of natural killer cells and macrophages on one hand and blocked angiogenesis on the other."