A remarkable culinary and medicinal mushroom that stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis. Used for cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, and digestive health.

East Asia (temperate-north) · North America East (continental)

SpringSummerAutumnWintertemperate-southall zones

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Early Autumn → Late Autumn
Harvest young fresh fruiting bodies before browning

A remarkable culinary and medicinal mushroom that stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis. Used for cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, and digestive health.

East Asia (temperate-north) · North America East (continental)

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