As a medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus has a long history and is widely consumed in Asian countries. This mushroom has a variety of biological effects, such as immune regulation, anti-tumor, hypolipidemic, anti-Alzheimer's, anti-gastritis, and neuroprotection. Therefore, it can be developed as both a drug and a health food. In recent decades, research on the physiological functions of Hericium erinaceus has made great progress. Through the study of the biochemistry and pharmacology of Hericium erinaceus, the potential of Hericium erinaceus for the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten humans can be explored.
Natural products are compounds or substances produced by organisms in nature, which generally have certain pharmacological effects and biological activities. Today, natural therapies have slowly emerged in many countries. A large number of researchers believe that natural products or traditional medicines will be an exciting new treatment. Many fungi are common food sources. The fungal kingdom provides a wide range of biological species, some of which have attracted attention for their pharmacological effects, such as immunomodulatory, anti-tumor and anti-aging properties. There are also studies that have found and confirmed that fungal extracts can act as immunoadjuvants. This indirect mode of action is sometimes called biological response modifier function. Some researchers believe that the basic active role of polysaccharides may be this immunoadjuvant role. Hericium erinaceus is an edible mushroom with medicinal value, also known as hedgehog mushroom. This mushroom belongs to the phylum Basidiomycetes of the class Agaricus. Most of them grow in East Asian countries and have a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. Early chemical research focused on polysaccharides such as β-glucan as the active ingredient of Hericium erinaceus, responsible for immunomodulation and anti-tumor.
What nutrients does Hericium erinaceus contain?
Hericium erinaceus contains macronutrients found in general foods, such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, etc. It is estimated that Hericium erinaceus contains at least 70 nutrients, which can be simply divided into high molecular weight, such as polysaccharides, and low molecular weight, such as terpenoids, phenols, and polyketides, etc.
Hericium erinaceus mycelium contains a terpene molecule unique to Hericium erinaceus called erinacines, which is a small molecule aromatic compound. The fruiting body contains a special phenolic substance called hericenones. Hericium erinaceus and hericenones have the ability to stimulate the synthesis of nerve growth factor, and some subtypes have been shown to pass through the blood-brain barrier, so they are considered to have neuroprotective effects. Hericium erinaceus and hericenones have some overlapping functions, but there are also very different places.
What are the effects of Hericium erinaceus?
- Improve cognitive function
- Improve mood
- Antioxidant
- Immune regulation
- Tumor inhibition
- Stabilize blood sugar
- Regulate blood lipids
- Gastrointestinal protection
Attention!
As with any medication, a specialist should be consulted before using powders, tinctures based on Dried Hericium erinaceus
HOW DO YOU USE ?
Add 20 to 30 grams Dried Hericium erinaceus in pot along with water and boil it. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes , You can have it just like this or add a little honey or any natural sweetner .
Grind 20-30 grams. Dried Hericium erinaceus can be mixed with coffee or tea, or taken directly with aloe vera juice and honey. The effect is very good.