Origin, cultivation and use of the Hericium mushroom (Lion's mane)
In China, where the Hericium erinaceus mushroom is considered a delicacy due to its delicious aroma, it is known as the "monkey head mushroom." Other common names include "pom-pom," "yamabu shitake," and "lion's mane." Caution: The Hericium erinaceus mushroom species should not be confused with its close relative, Hericium coralloides, or "branchy hedgehog mushroom." The Hericium erinaceus mushroom species is widespread throughout the world, including Europe. The mushroom colonizes the wounds of deciduous trees. It rarely grows in the wild these days, but it is easy to cultivate. It was first cultivated in Shanghai in the 1950s. In China, the hedgehog mushroom is not only a sought-after edible mushroom, but also has a firm place in traditional Chinese medicine. Meanwhile, other countries are also benefiting from the positive experiences made in China with the Hericium mushroom: The hedgehog's beard is now cultivated all over the world, including in Germany, where it is used primarily as a food supplement.
Ingredients of the Hericium mushroom (Lion's mane)
The protein of the hedgehog's beard contains all eight amino acids essential for humans. It also contains valuable polysaccharides and polypeptides, as well as a high potassium content. Other components of the hedgehog's beard mushroom include vitamins B1, B2, B3, and B5, vitamin D, calcium, iron, copper, and selenium. The protein content of Hericium erinaceus is 31%. Due to this high nutrient density, Hericium is frequently used as a medicinal mushroom. The delicate, intense aroma of the hedgehog's beard is created by 32 different substances—far more than those found in many well-known edible mushrooms, such as button mushrooms or oyster mushrooms.
Hericium (Lion's mane): You can buy these dosage forms at Hawlik
As with all medicinal mushrooms, the concentration of constituents in untreated mushrooms can vary considerably. Therefore, standardized processing, as ensured by Hawlik medicinal mushroom products, is recommended for the use and dosage of Hericium erythraea. You can purchase Hericium erythraea in the following dosage forms in our shop:
Hericium powder capsules (Lion's mane)
The "classic": Each capsule contains 420 mg of Hericium dulcis powder, ground from hand-picked and gently dried fruiting bodies. Dosage: Take two Hericium powder capsules twice daily with plenty of liquid with meals.
Hericium extract capsules
Highly concentrated dosage through extraction to 30% polysaccharides. With an extra dose of vitamin C from the addition of acerola. Each capsule contains 300 mg of medicinal mushroom extract and 40 mg of acerola extract.
Dosage: Two Hericium extract capsules twice daily with plenty of liquid at meals.
Hericium extract and powder capsules (Lions mane)
Our customer favorite combines the benefits of extract and powder. Dosage: Two capsules twice daily with plenty of liquid, morning and noon with meals.
Hericium liquid extract (Lion's mane)
Highly concentrated with 40% polysaccharides and easy to swallow. With added vitamin C, potassium, and zinc. 5 ml corresponds to 12 extract capsules. Dosage: Take 2.5 ml of Hericium liquid extract twice daily with meals – neat or diluted in a glass of water.
Hericium powder (Lion's mane)
Ideal for mixing into other foods or for direct consumption. Made from whole, gently dried, and ground fruit bodies. Dosage: Add 1-2 level scoops of Hericium powder to plenty of liquid daily and drink. Alternatively, mix with food. One scoop corresponds to approximately 1.5 g of powder.
Hericium (Lion's mane) dried
The entire fruit body is hand-picked and of the highest quality. Gently dried for further processing.
