Hericium erinaceus
Lion’s Mane
ヤマブシタケ
Key Benefit
Cognitive clarity & neurogenesis
Hericium erinaceus has been revered in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries. Modern research has identified its unique ability to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), supporting neurogenesis, cognitive function, and memory retention.
ヤマブシタケは何世紀にもわたり、伝統的な中国と日本の医学で崇められてきました。現代の研究は、神経成長因子を刺激するその独自の能力を特定しています。
Traditional Uses
- Used in traditional Chinese medicine as a digestive tonic and qi strengthener
- Buddhist monks consumed it as a tea to enhance concentration during meditation
- Known as "hou tou gu" (monkey head mushroom) in Chinese pharmacopoeia
- Historically prescribed for gastric ailments and general debility in TCM
Research Highlights
NGF Stimulation
Hericenones and erinacines from H. erinaceus stimulate NGF synthesis in vitro and in vivo, promoting neurite outgrowth
Mori et al., 2009 — Phytotherapy Research
Cognitive Improvement
Double-blind trial showed significant improvement in cognitive function scores after 16 weeks of daily supplementation in older adults with mild cognitive impairment
Mori et al., 2009 — Phytotherapy Research
Neuroprotective Effects
Erinacine A demonstrated neuroprotective properties against ischemic injury and neurodegenerative processes in animal models
Li et al., 2018 — International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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