Hericium capsules or extract – which suits you?
Hericium (Lion's Mane): These forms are available at Hawlik
As with all vital mushrooms, the concentration of active ingredients in untreated mushrooms can vary greatly. For Hericium application and dosage, a standardized process is therefore recommended, as ensured by Hawlik vital mushroom products. In our shop, you can buy Lion's Mane in the following forms:
Hericium Powder Capsules (Lion's Mane)
The “classic”: Each capsule contains 500 mg of Lion's Mane powder, ground from hand-picked and gently dried fruit bodies. Dosage: Two Hericium powder capsules twice a day with plenty of liquid with meals.
Hericium (Lion's Mane) Extract Capsules
Highly concentrated dosage by extraction to 30% polysaccharides. With an extra dose of vitamin C through acerola additive. Contains 300 mg of vital mushroom extract and 40 mg of acerola extract per capsule.
Dosage: Two Hericium extract capsules twice a day with plenty of liquid with meals.
Hericium Extract and Powder Capsules (Lion's Mane)
Our customer favorite combines the benefits of extract and powder. Dosage: Two capsules twice a day with plenty of liquid in the morning and at midday with meals.
Hericium Liquid Extract (Lion's Mane)
Highly concentrated with 40% polysaccharides and easy to swallow. With added vitamin C, potassium and zinc. 5ml corresponds to 12 extract capsules. Dosage: 2.5 ml Hericium liquid extract twice a day with meals – pure or diluted in a glass of water.
Hericium Powder (Lion's Mane)
Ideal for mixing into other foods or 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 into food. One scoop corresponds to approx. 1.5 g of powder.
Hericium (Lion's Mane) dried
The entire fruit body of hand-picked, best quality. Gently dried for further processing.
Origin, cultivation and use of the Hericium mushroom (Lion's Mane)
In China, where the Hericium mushroom is considered a delicacy due to its delicious aroma, it is known as “monkey head mushroom”. Other common names are “Pom-Pom”, “Yamabu-Shitake” and “Lion's Mane”. Caution: The mushroom species Hericium erinaceus should not be confused with its close relative, Hericium coralloides or “branched hedgehog mushroom”. The mushroom species Hericium erinaceus is found worldwide, including in Europe. The mushroom settles on the wounds of deciduous trees. It rarely grows wild today, but can be easily cultivated. It was first cultivated in the 1950s in Shanghai. In the Chinese region, the Lion's Mane is not only a coveted edible mushroom, but also has a firm place in traditional Chinese medicine. Meanwhile, other countries are also benefiting from the good experiences made in China with the Hericium mushroom: The Lion's Mane is now cultivated all over the world, including in Germany, where it is mainly used as a dietary supplement.
Ingredients of the Hericium mushroom (Lion's Mane)
The protein of the Lion's Mane contains all eight essential amino acids for humans. In addition, it has valuable polysaccharides and polypeptides, as well as a high potassium content. Other ingredients of the Lion's Mane mushroom include vitamin 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 vital mushroom. The delicate, intense aroma of the Lion's Mane is created by 32 different substances – far more than are contained in many well-known edible mushrooms such as champignons or oyster mushrooms.
Hericium Mushroom Ingredients
Hericium, also known as Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus), is a traditionally valued vital mushroom that has been used for a long time, especially in Asian culture. It is characterized by its special, shaggy appearance and its diverse natural composition.
The most important ingredients of Hericium include:
Polysaccharides:
Complex carbohydrates that form an essential component of the mushroom.
Beta-Glucans:
Special polysaccharides that naturally occur in mushrooms.
Amino Acids:
Hericium contains various essential and non-essential amino acids.
Vitamins:
Especially B vitamins such as B1, B2, B3 and B5 are included.
Minerals and Trace Elements:
These include potassium, zinc, iron and selenium.
Secondary Plant Compounds:
Natural compounds such as hericenones and erinacines, which are typical for Hericium.
Our Hericium products are made from carefully selected raw materials and gently processed to preserve the natural ingredients as best as possible. In capsule or powder form, Hericium can be easily and flexibly integrated into daily life.
