LIONS MANE
ABOUT
Common Name
Lions Mane
Scientific Name
Hericium Erinaceus
Appearance
Lion's Mane mushrooms are characterized by their distinctive white, cascading, hanging spines that resemble a waterfall or a lion's mane.The fruiting body is generally spherical or ball-shaped, though they can also be found in clusters, and they lack a typical cap and stem.As the mushroom matures, it can turn yellow or brown, and its texture becomes softer, with the spines becoming more delicate.Key Characteristics
- Spines:The most prominent feature is the long, dangling spines, which are soft and fleshy when young.
- Shape:The overall shape is typically round or globe-like, made up of the dense cluster of spines radiating from a central point.
- Color:They are white when fresh, gradually turning to a creamy or yellow hue as they age, and eventually browning.
- Texture:The flesh is soft and spongy when young but becomes firmer with age, and the spines are delicate.
- Lack of Gills/Pores:Unlike many other mushrooms, Lion's Mane does not have gills or pores; the spores are released from the tips of its spines.
Habitat
Found growing on old, rotten or dying hardwood, especially Beech, Oak, and Chestnut. Protected Species in the UK.
Edible or Functional
Both Edible & Functional
Origin & Distribution
Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible mushroom native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine and is known for its potential cognitive and health benefits.
Native Range
Lion's mane mushrooms are found in temperate forests across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Habitat
They typically grow on dead or dying hardwood trees, such as beech and oak, and can also be found on living trees.
Geographic Focus
While native to multiple continents, lion's mane is particularly prominent in East Asia, where it has been a staple in traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries.
Cultivation
Commercial cultivation of lion's mane began around 1988, with a central focus in Asia, especially China. Nowadays Lionsmane is cultivated in countries all over the world.
Lions Mane
Nutritional Information
Nutrients
Macronutrients
(per 100 g fresh Lion’s Mane)
Calories
35–45 kcal
Carbohydrates
7–8 g
Dietary Fiber
2–3 g (mainly β-glucans and other polysaccharides)
Sugars:
<2 g
Protein
2–3 g
Contains all essential amino acids, though in modest amounts
Fat
0.2–0.5 g
Mostly unsaturated fatty acids
Vitamins
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
- Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- Vitamin B9 (Folate)
- Vitamin B12 (trace / rare, sometimes detected depending on substrate)
- Vitamin C (small amounts, mostly in fresh form)
- Vitamin D2 (especially if exposed to UV light during growth/drying)
- Vitamin E (trace amounts)
- Vitamin K (trace amounts)
Minerals
- Potassium (K)
- Phosphorus (P)
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Zinc (Zn)
- Iron (Fe)
- Copper (Cu)
- Manganese (Mn)
- Selenium (Se)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Sodium (Na) (naturally very low)
Lions Mane
Functional & Nootropic Information
Supplemental Nootropic Benefits
Lions Mane Extract - Potential Supplement Aid For The Mind, Body & Overall Wellness - Based On Scientific Trials
Brain & Nervous System
- Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) → supports growth & repair of neurons
- May help improve memory and focus
- Supports learning and cognitive function
- May protect against age-related cognitive decline
- Studied for supportive role in Alzheimer’s and dementia
- May aid in nerve regeneration after injury
- Can help reduce brain fog
Mood & Mental Health
- May reduce symptoms of anxiety
- May reduce symptoms of depression
- Supports stress resilience (adaptogenic effect)
- May improve sleep quality indirectly through mood balance
Immune Support & Anti-inflammatory
- Contains β-glucans that modulate immune response
- Helps reduce inflammation system-wide
- Shows antioxidant effects (protects cells from oxidative stress)
- May support recovery from illness or injury
Gut & Digestive Health
- Supports gut microbiome balance
- May help protect the stomach lining and reduce risk of ulcers
- Can improve digestion and gut barrier integrity
Metabolic & General Health
- May help regulate blood sugar levels
- Supports heart health (cholesterol-lowering potential)
- May improve circulation
- Contains compounds that may support healthy weight management
Other Reported & Studied Benefits
- May promote skin healing and anti-aging (via antioxidant activity)
- Studied for cancer-preventive properties (in vitro & animal studies)
- May reduce neuropathic pain
- Possible support for multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative conditions (early stage research)
Lions Mane
Historical & Ancient Uses
Ancient & Traditional Uses
China (Traditional Chinese Medicine – TCM)
Documented use goes back at least 1,000–1,500 years
Known as Hóu Tóu Gū (猴头菇) meaning “Monkey Head Mushroom”
Considered both a food and medicine (a classic “tonic food”)
In TCM, it was used to:
- Support digestion and treat gastric ailments (ulcers, gastritis, stomach pain)
- Nourish the five internal organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney)
- Strengthen the spleen and stomach Qi
- Promote overall vitality and longevity
Japan (Traditional Kampo Medicine)
Called Yamabushitake (山伏茸) meaning “Mountain Priest Mushroom”
Named after the yamabushi – ascetic mountain monks of the Shugendō sect, who wore robes with tassels resembling the mushroom’s long white spines
Used historically as:
- A nerve tonic and support for longevity
- A brain and memory aid (especially among monks for enhancing focus and meditation)
- A culinary delicacy in soups and teas
Other Asian Traditions
In Korea, Lion’s Mane has been consumed for centuries as both a health food and medicine for stomach and digestive complaints
In folk remedies across Asia, it was believed to “fortify the spirit,” improve dream clarity, and enhance concentration
Historical Mentions & Records
- Classical Chinese medical texts such as the Materia Medica describe it as useful for digestive system strengthening and overall health
- Buddhist monks in Japan reportedly consumed Lion’s Mane tea to aid meditation by sharpening mental clarity
- Ancient practitioners recognized its nerve-regenerating and cognitive-enhancing properties long before modern science confirmed its influence on Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)
Modern Redescovery
- In the 20th century, Lion’s Mane transitioned from folk medicine to scientific study
- Researchers in Japan and China (1970s–1990s) isolated hericenones and erinacines, confirming its nerve-regenerative and brain-boosting effects
- Today, it’s regarded as both a functional food and a nootropic supplement, bridging traditional wisdom with modern neuroscience
SHOP OUR LIONS MANE PRODUCTS
Valley Mushrooms
Lions Mane Triple Extract Tincture - 60ml
£32.95
Triple Extract Lion’s Mane Tincture – Key Benefits:
🌿 Triple Extraction – Hot water, alcohol, and vacuum distillation for full-spectrum potency
🧠 Cognitive Support – Stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) to enhance memory, focus & clarity
🌫️ Reduces Brain Fog – Promotes sharper thinking and sustained mental performance
😴 Supports Restorative Sleep – Helps balance cortisol and encourage deep REM sleep
💧 Fast-Absorbing Liquid – Easy to integrate into your daily wellness routine
🔬 Vacuum Distilled – Preserves delicate, heat-sensitive compounds for maximum efficacy & Maximum Potency
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food Standards Agency. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Triple Extract Lion’s Mane Tincture
Elevate your mental performance naturally with our premium Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract — a powerful nootropic crafted to support brain health, cognitive clarity, and a balanced nervous system. Long revered in traditional wellness practices, Lion’s Mane is known to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), essential for regenerating and protecting brain cells.
Our triple-extracted formula goes beyond standard single or dual extraction methods to unlock the full spectrum of Lion’s Mane benefits. Through a combination of hot water extraction, alcohol extraction, and vacuum distillation, we ensure maximum potency and purity. Hot water isolates immune-supportive beta-glucans, alcohol draws out cognitive-enhancing hericenones and erinacines, and vacuum distillation preserves delicate heat-sensitive compounds by extracting at lower temperatures — protecting the mushroom’s full bioactive profile.
With its fast-absorbing liquid form, this tincture fits effortlessly into your daily routine — offering consistent, full-spectrum support for optimal brain function and holistic well-being.
Key Benefits:
🧠 Cognitive Enhancement: Stimulates NGF production to support memory, focus, and mental clarity — aiding brain cell regeneration and long-term cognitive resilience.
🎯 Sharper Thinking & Focus: Helps reduce brain fog while promoting clearer, more sustained concentration and improved memory retention.
🌛 Restorative Sleep Support: Assists in balancing cortisol levels and calming a racing mind to support deeper, more restorative REM sleep.
💪🏻 Full-Spectrum Potency: Triple extraction with vacuum distillation ensures a broader range of active compounds are retained, offering greater efficacy than standard extraction methods.
Perfect for students, professionals, creatives, and anyone seeking clean, natural support for peak cognitive and neurological performance.
Triple Extraction & Why is it Better than a Dual Extraction?
This is where our tinctures differ from nearly every other tincture offered both online and offline.
We process our alcohol extraction a second time and then Vacuum Distil it into a highly concentrated form – this means that there are vastly more compounds in our tinctures than just a standard dual extracted tincture.
With more of the important eranacines, sterols and triterpines in each and every tincture we sell, you are getting a vastly superior supplement to help with all your health requirements and needs.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food Standards Agency. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Valley Mushrooms
Peak Performance Stack
£84.50
£98.85
Introducing Valley Mushrooms' Peak Performance Stack Bundle of Triple Extracted Tinctures which offer a potent blend of Cordyceps, Lions Mane, and Reishi, curated specifically for those aiming to enhance their athletic performance and stamina.
Our Performance Stack Bundle is meticulously crafted to cater to athletes, gym enthusiasts, and anyone striving to boost their energy levels.
Cordyceps is renowned for its ability to improve the body's utilization of oxygen and increase the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the primary energy carrier in cells. By optimizing oxygen consumption and boosting ATP levels, Cordyceps may help increase endurance and reduce fatigue, making it particularly beneficial for athletes and those engaging in physical activities. Additionally, Cordyceps is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid in faster recovery post-exercise, allowing athletes to train more effectively and consistently. While more research is needed to fully understand its effects, many athletes and fitness enthusiasts including the Chinese Olympic Team incorporate Cordyceps into their routines for its potential energy-enhancing properties.
Lions Mane supports cognitive function, helping maintain focus and clarity during intense workouts. Lion's Mane is rich in bioactive compounds like hericenones and erinacines, which are believed to support cognitive function by stimulating the production of nerve growth factor (NGF). This can lead to improved focus and mental clarity, in turn, helping athletes maintain concentration during training and competition.
Lion's Mane is also well known for its ability to aid the reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress, both of which can hinder physical performance and recovery. By mitigating these factors, athletes may experience less muscle soreness and quicker recovery times, allowing for more consistent training. Additionally, some studies suggest that Lion's Mane may enhance energy metabolism, providing a natural boost in stamina and endurance. This combination of benefits makes Lion's Mane an appealing natural supplement to add as part of our Ultimate Performance Stack for those looking to optimize their athletic performance and overall energy levels.
Reishi, known for its adaptogenic properties, aids in stress reduction and recovery. Together, these powerful mushrooms create a synergy that supports peak physical performance and holistic well-being.
Together, these 3 selected triple extract tinctures create a harmonious blend that may well enhance athletic performance, stamina, endurance, recovery, overall increase in energy levels and support a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Our meticulously crafted tinctures promise a Hyper-Strength Formula, ensuring you receive the maximum benefits these mushrooms have to offer.
Produced in the heart of Kent, UK, our tinctures are 100% natural, vegan-friendly, and free from any additives, catering to those who seek purity and potency.
Embrace the holistic power of mushrooms with Valley Mushrooms and experience the difference they can make to your daily life today.
Why is Triple Extraction Better than Just Hot Water Extraction?
Hot Water Extraction (Single Extraction)
Only extracts water-soluble compounds like beta-glucans and hericenones.
Misses out on the fat-soluble erinacines and other bioactive compounds.
Dual Extraction (Water + Alcohol)
Water Extraction: Pulls out beta-glucans and polysaccharides for immune support.
Alcohol Extraction: Captures erinacines, sterols, and triterpenes, which are essential for brain health and nerve repair.
Ensures full-spectrum potency, making the tincture far more effective for neurological health, cognitive function, and immune support.
Triple Extraction ( All the above steps plus a third ultrasonic extraction and distillation)
The left over mushrooms from the above steps are then put through third extraction by alcohol under ultrasonic pressure and then distilled to obtain a hyper extracted solution.
Triple Extraction & Why is it Better than a Dual Extraction?
This is where our tinctures differ from the above and nearly every other tincture offered both online and offline.
We process our alcohol extraction a second time by Vacuum distilling it into a highly concentrated form – this means that there are vastly more compounds in our tinctures than just a standard dual extracted tincture.
With more of the important eranacines, sterols and triterpines in each and every tincture we sell, you are getting a vastly superior supplement to help with all your health requirements and needs.
Valley Mushrooms
Ultimate Brain Stack
£84.50
£98.85
Valley Mushrooms’ Ultimate Brain Stack of triple extract tinctures, featuring Chaga, Lion's Mane, and Reishi, offers a potent blend of natural cognitive and memory support.
Chaga supports brain health through its powerful antioxidant activity, which helps protect brain cells from oxidative stress and damage. By reducing inflammation and supporting overall cellular health, Chaga contributes to clearer thinking, improved focus, and long-term cognitive resilience.
Lion’s Mane is renowned for its ability to stimulate the production of nerve growth factors (NGFs), vital proteins that support the growth and repair of neurons. This makes it one of the most effective natural supplements for enhancing memory, focus, and overall cognitive performance.
Reishi promotes mental clarity and balanced mood by supporting optimal oxygen flow and reducing stress-related cognitive fatigue. Its neuroprotective compounds help maintain focus, support memory retention, and encourage a calm, clear state of mind.
Together our blend of mushrooms chosen to create our Ultimate Brain Stack have a synergistic effect, helping to maintain calmness, reduce the impact of daily stress, aid cognitive function & assist memory support.
Our meticulously crafted tinctures promise a Hyper-Strength Formula, ensuring you receive the maximum benefits these mushrooms have to offer.
Produced in the heart of Kent, UK, our tinctures are 100% natural, vegan-friendly, and free from any additives, catering to those who seek purity and potency.
Embrace the holistic power of mushrooms with Valley Mushrooms and experience the difference they can make to your daily life today.
Why is Triple Extraction Better than Just Hot Water Extraction?
Hot Water Extraction (Single Extraction)
Only extracts water-soluble compounds like beta-glucans and hericenones.
Misses out on the fat-soluble erinacines and other bioactive compounds.
Dual Extraction (Water + Alcohol)
Water Extraction: Pulls out beta-glucans and polysaccharides for immune support.
Alcohol Extraction: Captures erinacines, sterols, and triterpenes, which are essential for brain health and nerve repair.
Ensures full-spectrum potency, making the tincture far more effective for neurological health, cognitive function, and immune support.
Triple Extraction ( All the above steps plus a third ultrasonic extraction and distillation)
The left over mushrooms from the above steps are then put through third extraction by alcohol under ultrasonic pressure and then distilled to obtain a hyper extracted solution.
Triple Extraction & Why is it Better than a Dual Extraction?
This is where our tinctures differ from the above and nearly every other tincture offered both online and offline.
We process our alcohol extraction a second time by Vacuum distilling it into a highly concentrated form – this means that there are vastly more compounds in our tinctures than just a standard dual extracted tincture.
With more of the important eranacines, sterols and triterpines in each and every tincture we sell, you are getting a vastly superior supplement to help with all your health requirements and needs.
Valley Mushrooms
Pro Valley Stack - Full Tincture Range
£139.95
£164.00
Introducing Valley Mushrooms' full triple extract tincture range with our Pro Valley Stack.
A powerhouse blend that taps into the full range of nature's finest fungi, including Maitake, Lion's Mane, Reishi, Chaga, and Cordyceps.
Our meticulously crafted tinctures promise a Hyper-Strength Formula, ensuring you receive the maximum benefits these mushrooms have to offer.
Produced in the heart of Kent, UK, our tinctures are 100% natural, vegan-friendly, and free from any additives, catering to those who seek purity and potency.
For those looking to enhance their wellness journey, our Ultimate Stack bundle offers exceptional savings & premium results.
Embrace the holistic power of mushrooms with Valley Mushrooms and experience the difference they can make to your daily life today.
Why is Triple Extraction Better than Just Hot Water Extraction?
Hot Water Extraction (Single Extraction)
Only extracts water-soluble compounds like beta-glucans and hericenones.
Misses out on the fat-soluble erinacines and other bioactive compounds.
Dual Extraction (Water + Alcohol)
Water Extraction: Pulls out beta-glucans and polysaccharides for immune support.
Alcohol Extraction: Captures erinacines, sterols, and triterpenes, which are essential for brain health and nerve repair.
Ensures full-spectrum potency, making the tincture far more effective for neurological health, cognitive function, and immune support.
Triple Extraction ( All the above steps plus a third ultrasonic extraction and distillation)
The left over mushrooms from the above steps are then put through third extraction by alcohol under ultrasonic pressure and then distilled to obtain a hyper extracted solution.
Triple Extraction & Why is it Better than a Dual Extraction?
This is where our tinctures differ from the above and nearly every other tincture offered both online and offline.
We process our alcohol extraction a second time by Vacuum distilling it into a highly concentrated form – this means that there are vastly more compounds in our tinctures than just a standard dual extracted tincture.
With more of the important eranacines, sterols and triterpines in each and every tincture we sell, you are getting a vastly superior supplement to help with all your health requirements and needs.
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