Releaf Journal

Lion’s Mane: The Mushroom for the Mind

Known for centuries in Eastern wellness traditions as the “mushroom for the mind,” Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) has long been honored for its ability to support clarity, focus, and inner balance. At MycoReleaf, we believe that when mind, body, and spirit are in harmony, true wellness can flourish.

Today, modern science reveals that Lion’s Mane contains compounds such as hericenones and erinacines, which may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF)—a protein involved in neuron growth and repair.¹ These properties make Lion’s Mane one of the most promising functional mushrooms for supporting brain health and cognitive resilience.²

Benefits of Lion’s Mane

  • Balanced Mind → Supports clarity, concentration, and mental calm
  • Nervous System Health → Nourishes neuronal pathways and supports nerve repair
  • Holistic Vitality → Encourages resilience, calm, and harmonious balance across the whole self

Rooted in Purity

At MycoReleaf, we honor both tradition and evidence. Our Organic Lion’s Mane capsules include both fruiting body and mycelium, standardized to 40% polysaccharides—delivering a full-spectrum, potent blend. With no fillers, no grains, and no starches, we let the power of the mushroom speak for itself.

References

Mori, K. et al. Nerve growth factor-inducing activity of Hericium erinaceus. PubMed Central. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18758067/

Neurotrophic and Neuroprotective Effects of Hericium erinaceus. PMC. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10650066/ 

Unveiling the role of erinacines in the neuroprotective effects of lion’s mane (Frontiers). https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/pharmacology/articles/10.3389/fphar.2025.15820822/full

Prevention of Early Alzheimer’s Disease by Erinacine A-Enriched Hericium erinaceus. PMC. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7283924/

Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus): A Neuroprotective Fungus with Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Potential — A Narrative Review. MDPI. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/17/8/1307