Star of Adaptogenic cafes, Champion of memory and concentration ... With its surprising form, the Hericium (also known as Lion’s Mane) leaves no one indifferent!
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What is Hericium?
The Héricium a Adaptogenic fungus Rare that only grows on certain species of trees. Also called lion's mane (signifying in English "lion mane") because of its atypical look, it is widely used in the Chinese pharmacopoeia and mycotherapy, especially for its positive effects on memory and concentration.
What are the benefits of the Héricium?
Stimulates memory
Hericium has shown very promising results in studies carried out on patients with Alzheimer's disease as well as on students during exams. It stimulates the growth factor of nerve cells and the regeneration of neurons thanks to its richness in inheritance and erinacins, which makes it a very interesting fungus!
Improves concentration
Since it stimulates the nervous system, the Hericium will boost the capacity for concentration and learning in order to make us more productive.
Gastric protector and immunostimulant
The polysaccharides and saponins contained in the Hericium have a gastro-protector activity. These molecules are effective in the treatment of gastritis and inflammation of the digestive tract.
Antioxidant & anti -stress
Adaptogenic fungus, Hericium has anti-inflammatory properties that are effective in fighting the harmful effects of stress.
And your amygdal (you know, the part of the brain in charge of emotional responses) will work much better and will regulate your mood since the Héricium helps the regeneration of nerve cells. In short, what positive!
What taste has the hercium?
If there is in capsules the most common form to consume the hedicium remains of course the powder.
The powdered heriti has a slightly sweet and slightly wooded flavor. He evokes in some people compare him to the flavor of seafood, while others describe him as slightly sweet with a touch of hazelnut. The flavor obviously varies a lot depending on the quality of the powder. It is for this reason, beyond nutritional qualities, that we recommend a good quality organic powder like the one proposed here
Due to its unique taste and beneficial nutritional properties, the powdered hedge is often used as an ingredient in cooking recipes or added to hot drinks like coffee or tea.
Discover a unique recipe for Coffee with the Héricium, which will help you achieve all your goals.
Where to buy hercium?
Today, it can be difficult to get the heriti in traditional stores, insofar as it is a plant still unknown in France. You will find a lot online, but beware of the quality of what you can buy on Amazon. Most products come straight from China, with a very variable quality. We recommend specialized sites, which have taken the time to strictly select brands and distributed products.