Liquid Culture of Hericium Erinaceus - Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus, also popularly known as Lion’s Mane, is a mushroom native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and cultivated worldwide. It has been used for millennia as a medicinal food in traditional Chinese medicine and other ancestral practices. Due to the presence of unique polysaccharides and other nutrients, this nutritious mushroom offers a wide range of health benefits. It is the only known nootropic mushroom. The two most well-known benefits associated with its consumption are the potential ability to prevent or protect against the spread of neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. It may also help improve heart health, protect against digestive inflammatory issues, reduce inflammation, relieve oxidative stress, improve mental health, boost immunity, and prevent diabetes.

Liquid culture is used to produce spawn for mushroom cultivation.

This item includes:

• 1 syringe 10ml with Hericium erinaceus liquid culture - Lion’s Mane mushroom

Cultivation

This mushroom is recommended for those with some cultivation experience. It is sensitive to large temperature fluctuations, especially in warm regions. It prefers mild climates and develops well up to 25ºC. Its growth is slow, but this is compensated by very dense and succulent fruits. It is cultivated in sawdust blocks enriched with bran.

Medicinal use

• Relieves mild symptoms of depression and anxiety
• Aids in the recovery of nervous system injuries
• Helps protect against digestive tract diseases
• Assists in blood sugar control and reduces side effects
• Helps fight cancer
• Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
• Contains powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that may help reduce the impact of autoimmune diseases
• Boosts the immune system

Culinary use

In Asia, Lion’s Mane is a popular culinary mushroom, valued for its firm, meaty texture and flavor, which has been described as slightly reminiscent of seafood, evoking flavor notes of shrimp and lobster. This mushroom has a unique taste that can surprise culinary enthusiasts.

Details

• Scientific name: Hericium erinaceus
• Common names: Lion’s Mane mushroom, Pom Pom mushroom, or Yamabushitake
• Origin: North America, Europe, and Asia
• Multiplication: Tissue (cloning) and spores
• Popularity rating: Rare
• Difficulty level: Medium
• Size: Medium
• Growth rate: Medium
• Colonization temperature: 22-28°C
• Fruiting temperature: 14-24°C
• Substrate(s): Can be cultivated in sawdust blocks enriched with rice or wheat bran
• Yield: Medium

Attention

• Store the culture refrigerated until use.
• To ensure the integrity and quality of the product, we recommend the SEDEX delivery method.
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