origin

The Hericium mushroom, also called "lion's mane" due to its appearance, is a very popular edible mushroom with its 32 aromatic compounds and also grows in local forests – and there v.a...on the wounds of old or dead deciduous trees. It was first cultivated in China in the 1950s and is now also bred here.

Areas of application and effects

Hericium contains all 8 essential nutrients for humans. essential amino acidsMany alternative practitioners use Hericium for problems in the digestive tract.

Initial studies have shown that certain hydrophilic polysaccharides of Hericium show anticancer and antimetastatic propertiesThis is attributed to a presumed increased activity of phagocytic cells (macrophages) and other immune cells.

Many users are reporting a positive effect on mental health problems such as depressive moods, sleep disorders or nervousness.

Ingredients of Hericium may promote the regeneration of nerve cells and the growth of nerve fibers, which is why this mushroom is often used as an adjunct to therapy in cases of dementia, Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis.

Why are extracts better than mushroom powder?

Mushroom extracts contain, in particular, highly effective and bioactive polysaccharides and glucans in high concentrations, which are relevant to the immune system.
The extraction process not only releases the active substances from the cell organelles, but also enriches the fungal active substances by removing the insoluble accompanying substances.

Another advantage of extracts over powders is their standardization and reproducibility. This allows for precise and targeted dosing and combination with other preparations.

Shellbroken process and fruiting bodies

The mushroom powder, which is later extracted using hot water extraction, is produced using the so-called "shell-broken" method; in this process, the mushroom is ground so finely that the chitin cell wall of the mushroom is broken open. This allows for a polysaccharide content of 30%, and the ingredients can be optimally utilized by the body.

Only the fruiting body is used for the production of the mushroom extracts; NOT the underground part ("mycelium"), which contains hardly any nutrients, nor the substrate on which the mushroom is cultivated. This substrate could otherwise contain many undesirable byproducts, from wood to manure.

Legal consumer information

German and European law aims to protect consumers from potentially misleading claims about product effects. The statements made here refer to original Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) texts. This millennia-old, traditional knowledge is based on experiences passed down from generation to generation. It is not intended that the products described here have any effect in the sense of Western medicine. All products are dietary supplements; they are not medications and have no medicinal effect. If you are ill and require medical attention, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.