Hericium erinaceus

Its nicknames are monkey head mushroom, bearded tooth mushroom, bearded hedgehog mushroom, pom pom mushroom.

They are used for culinary and medicinal uses in China, India, Korea and Japan.

Flavor profile: eggwhite or “seafood”-like

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

Proponents claim that Lion's Mane (and Coral Tooth) can help with a variety of health problems, including:

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

Cooking Instructions:

1. Slice or cut into dices 
2. Use a high heat oil (ie. avocado, safflower etc.) and add mushrooms in a saute pan
3. Sear each side (if sliced) or saute (if diced) until desired texture and color. It may take between 5 to 7 minutes or longer.
4. Add salt, onion and garlic powder in the last couple of minutes before serving.
5. Add it as a topping on or incorporate it in any dish you desire

*Brandyn & Winnie’s Favorite Dishes: bagel, sandwich, soup, curry, pasta

Other 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.