Title of the article : Hericium erinaceus, a mushroom that is good for your brain
Link to the article : https://www.tf1info.fr/sante/hericium-erinaceus-un-champignon-qui-veut-du-bien-a-votre-cerveau-2282132.html
Author : Aurélie Duhamel
Publication : 01/18/24 for TF1 Info
Summary :
Hericium erinaceus (Hedgehog Hydne), also known as Lion's Mane Mushroom, is a fascinating mushroom widely used in Asia and found throughout the Northern Hemisphere. It grows on the stumps of dead trees, preferring ash, walnut, beech and maple. Appreciated for its seafood-like taste and unique appearance with white filaments, it is also called "monkey head" or "Yamabushitake" in Japan. Although its collection is not recommended due to its rarity and the degradation of its habitat, this mushroom has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its digestive properties.
Studies reveal its multiple benefits for the nervous system and immunity, including its ability to relieve intestinal disorders, inhibit Helicobacter pylori and help manage metabolic disorders such as diabetes. In addition, it is associated with improved brain function, potentially acting on pathologies such as Alzheimer's disease, depression, Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries. Its high content of minerals and antioxidants strengthens the immune system, making it an adaptogenic mushroom useful against different types of stress. It can be consumed in the form of tablets or powder, preferably diluted in hot water.