This unique mushroom truly is like no other. Lion’s Mane can be found growing wild on either dead hardwood logs in the summer or in wounded or dying hardwood trees in the temperate areas of the world. This mushroom brings the taste of the sea to you with its flavor having a stark resemblance to crab meat and other shellfish. Slice it, dice, roast it, or sauté it, Lion’s Mane is very versatile in the kitchen and can be prepared in a multitude of ways.
Lion’s Mane is also a medicinal power house that tackles many different medical ailments from physical to neurological and cognitive disorders. It has shown to help cure Alzheimer’s, mild Anxiety and Depression, and Inflammation amongst many others!
Scientific Name | Hericium erinaceus |
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Common Names | Lion's Mane, Hedgehog Mushroom, Japanese Yamabushitake, Pom Pom Mushroom |
Origin | Morris County NJ, USA |
Shelf Life | 12 months |
Flavor | Very similar to Crabmeat and other crustaceans |
Recommended Uses | Vegan/Vegetarian cooking and Medicinal uses |
Cooking Suggestions | Rehydrate in bowl of warm water for 20 minutes. Don't cook Lions Mane on too high a heat or it can get chewy. |
Nutrients | Per 4 oz: 24.9 calories, 3.5g of protein, .39g of fat, 3.69g of carbohydrates, 1.13g of fiber, 3.40mg of calcium, .57mg of iron, 360.8mg of Potassium, 5.3mg of magnesium, 97.41mg of phosphorus |
Medical Benefits | Assists in treatments for Alzheimer's, Anxiety and Depression, High cholesterol, Inflammation, Parkinson's disease, Anti-carsogenic properties, helps regulate kindney function, regulate insulin production, and relieve Ulcers |
Allergy Information | If you are sensitive to mushrooms, do avoid use Lions Mane. It can cause in those allergic to it to have trouble breathing or skin rashes |
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