It’s no secret that mushrooms offer numerous health benefits. They’re good for immune system function, fight harmful germs, improve cholesterol, and boost brain function.^[1] For centuries, people have turned to mushrooms to improve their overall health: We toss them into salads, garnish our meats with them, and whip them into supplements.

One mushroom, in particular, is becoming increasingly popular for its potential health benefits: the lion’s mane mushroom. The white, shaggy fungus, which goes by the scientific name Hericium erinaceus,  is found most commonly in East Asian countries, where it’s long been consumed for its positive health effects.^[2]

Patricia Gaines, ND, RH, a staff physician at Sonoran University of Health Sciences and a registered herbalist, says that lion’s mane is thought to be a medicinal mushroom. “It has been popularized most recently for use [in] supporting memory and helping to prevent cognitive decline; however, it has broader medicinal value,” she tells MDLinx.

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Source: MDlinx