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It also goes by monkey head mushroom, bearded tooth mushroom, bearded hedgehog mushroom, and pom pom mushroom.

In China, India, Korea, and Japan it is valued for both cooking and medicine.

Flavor profile: reminiscent of egg white or seafood

How it’s used: raw, cooked, dried, or steeped as tea

Benefits:

• Could protect against dementia
• Helps relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Reduces heart disease risk
• Helps manage diabetes symptoms
• May help fight cancer
• May speed recovery from nervous system injuries
• Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
• Boosts the immune system
• Protects against ulcers in the digestive tract

Supporters say Lion's Mane (along with Coral Tooth) may assist with a range of health concerns, such as:

• Alzheimer's disease
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High cholesterol
• Inflammation
• Parkinson's disease
• Ulcers

How to Cook It:

1. Slice it or cut it into dice 
2. Heat a high-heat oil (such as avocado or safflower) in a sauté pan and add the mushrooms
3. Sear each side (if sliced) or sauté (if diced) until you reach the texture and color you like — roughly 5 to 7 minutes or more.
4. In the final couple of minutes before serving, season with salt, onion powder, and garlic powder.
5. Use it as a topping or stir it into whatever dish you like

*Brandyn & Winnie’s Favorite Dishes: bagels, sandwiches, soup, curry, pasta

More recipe ideas: crab-less cakes, sushi, fritters

Disclaimer: These products are not intended to cure, diagnose, prevent, or treat any disease or cancer. Information provided is not a substitute for individual medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; however, instead have been researched by scientists and scholars.