Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus) Fruiting Body

Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus) Fruiting Body is whole Lion's Mane fruiting body, harvested fully mature and delicately dried to retain its quality, sold as intact dried pieces rather than a powder or concentrate. You can see the mushroom, cut it up for cooking, grind it for capsules, or take it directly. Lion's Mane is traditionally used for mental clarity and focus, and the fruiting body is where the hericenones live. Sold by weight in 5g, 15g, 30g, 60g and 120g sizes.

At a glance

• Whole dried Lion's Mane fruiting body, sold as intact pieces
• Harvested fully mature and delicately dried
• Cut it into meals, grind it for capsules, or take it directly
• Unprocessed dried mushroom, not a standardized extract
• Carries hericenones, beta-glucans, sterols, protein and fiber
• Sold by weight in 5g, 15g, 30g, 60g and 120g sizes

The herb. Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus, Hericiaceae family) is a white, globe-shaped fungus of hardwood forests across Asia, Europe and North America, covered in long soft spines. It has been cooked as a delicacy and simmered in East Asian herbal practice for centuries. The fruiting body carries hericenones, aromatic compounds unique to the genus, while the mycelium carries erinacines; both sit alongside beta-glucans.

What's in it. This is unprocessed dried mushroom, not a standardized extract, so no percentage is claimed. You get the natural profile of the mature fruiting body: hericenones, beta-glucans, natural sterols and the mushroom's own protein and fiber.

Dosage, first time. Start with a small amount. Cut a piece into a soup, stir-fry or omelette and eat it as food, or grind a small measure and take it directly or in a capsule. Lion's Mane has no onset to wait for; users describe it as a quiet, cumulative herb, so give it a few days before forming an opinion.

Regular use. A modest daily amount, kept consistent, is the traditional approach. Many people rehydrate pieces for cooking and keep a jar of ground mushroom for other days.

What to expect. A mild, sweet, seafood-like flavor when cooked and a meaty, tender texture once rehydrated. Users describe Lion's Mane as clear-headed and focused in a gentle way, with no stimulation. For a small, strong serving see our Lion's Mane High Potency Resin, and for stirring into drinks, our Lion's Mane Extract Powder.

Side effects. Lion's Mane is gentle for most, though a few notice mild digestive upset when they first add it. Reduce the amount or stop if you notice anything. Not for anyone with a mushroom allergy.

Interactions and cautions. Consult a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication, and mention it to your provider before surgery.

Ingredients and storage. Lion's Mane Extract (Hericium erinaceus), whole dried fruiting body, nothing added. Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry, dark place.

Common questions

• How do I use dried Lion's Mane fruiting body? Cut it into meals, rehydrate it for cooking, or grind it into powder for capsules or to take directly.
• What does Lion's Mane fruiting body taste like? Mild and slightly sweet with a seafood-like, meaty texture once cooked.
• Is whole Lion's Mane fruiting body better than mycelium powder? It contains the hericenones found only in the fruiting body and no grain filler.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Lion's Mane is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.