Gaia Herbs - Lion's Mane Mushroom

Lion’s mane mushrooms are large, white, shaggy mushrooms that looks like a lion’s mane as they start to grow. They contain bioactive substances that have many beneficial effects on the body, especially the brain, nerves, heart, and gut and more.

It’s also known as hou tou gu or yamabushitake and is used medicinally in countries like China, India, Japan and Korea.

The plant proved highly useful in promoting digestive health. It enables the stomach and liver to function properly. It also protects the liver. It is effective at treating chronic gastric inflammation, duodenal ulcers, and peptic ulcers. Many patients have used it in alleviating mental apathy (also known as neurasthenia). Its usage as a restorative health tonic has also borne good fruits.Our brain’s ability to grow and form new connections typically declines when we get older, which may explain why mental functioning worsens in many older adults.

Studies have found that lion’s mane mushrooms contain two special compounds that can stimulate the growth of brain cells: hericenones and erinacines.

Lion’s Mane is known to help improve symptoms of anxiety and depression, making it a widely used supplement world-wide.

With this powerful supplement research has found that lion’s mane mushroom may also help speed recovery from nerve injuries by stimulating the growth and repair of nerve cells.

The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves that travel throughout the body. These components work together to send and transmit signals that control almost every bodily function.

All Gaia Herbs products are fully tested for purity, quality and potency. Their products are also Gluten free, Alcohol free, No GMO, Soy free, Dairy free USDA Organic, Purity-Tested and Vegan.

Always consult with your physician or other health care professional before use; especially if you are taking other medication, are pregnant, lactating or have a medical condition.