Lion's Mane | Medicinal Plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
It has been studied for cognitive function and mood with early results. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
The lion knew
Latin name
Hericium erinaceus
Common names
The lion knew
foreign names
Hericium erinaceus
The group
Hericiaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Asia, Europe and North America
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Hericiaceae family.
The scientific name Hericium erinaceus is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruiting body and mycelium
chemical components
hyresinones and erenacines
Properties and medical uses
It has been studied for cognitive function and mood with early results.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruiting body and mycelium may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not to be inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
It may cause fungal allergies and digestive upset.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Asia, Europe and North America
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Hericium erinaceus species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
Asia, Europe, and North America.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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