Lion's mane and amanita: Medicinal properties, similarities and differences

Lion's mane, whose scientific name is Hericium erinaceus, is a type of edible mushroom that has long been valued in traditional Asian medicine. Modern scientific research confirms its medicinal properties, in particular:

🔸First and foremost, Lion's mane contains unique bioactive substances, such as erinacins and hericenones, which show potential in stimulating the production of nerve growth factor (NRF). This means that the mushroom not only restores nerve connections damaged by constant stress, but also those
🔸Also, the effect of these substances is very noticeable during study, it is much easier for you to learn new material. Students like to use this effect very much.
🔸Another significant effect of Hericium erinaceus is that it "dissolves" myelin plaques thanks to the active substances erinacins.

Myelin plaques are one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.These are dense deposits of a protein known as beta-amyloid that accumulate in the brain. These plaques are thought to cause neuronal dysfunction, leading to memory loss and other cognitive impairments typical of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in general.

In addition, Hericium erinaceus in scientific studies has shown good results in the treatment of such diseases as:
🍀 Diabetes
🍀 Depression
🍀 Insomnia
🍀 Cardiovascular diseases
🍀 Ulcers and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
🍀Inflammatory processes (Arthritis)
🍀 Low immunity

Now let's consider what the red fly agaric is capable of.

It should be noted right away that the red amanita (Amanita muscaria) is a toxic mushroom. To use this mushroom for medicinal purposes, it must be used in small doses and with caution.

The main active components of red amanita include muscimol and ibotenic acid. These substances can affect the central nervous system, causing altered states of consciousness, hallucinations, euphoria or a sedative effect. Because of these properties, red amanita has been used in shamanic rituals in some cultures.

In numerous scientific studies, red amanita has shown itself well in the treatment of such problems as:
🔸 Depression
🔸 Insomnia
🔸 Anxiety states
🔸 Chronic fatigue
🔸 Alcoholism
🔸 Cancer
🔸Inflammatory processes

And also he:
🍀 improves memory
🍀 raises the general mood
🍀 improves clarity of thinking.

So now let's compare these two mushrooms.

The main active ingredients of these mushrooms are completely different and they affect the body in different ways. They are also very different in terms of toxicity, for example, Hericium erinaceus can be taken by children, but fly agaric can not be taken in any case.

There are problems (depression, arthritis, immunity, clarity of thought and motivation) in which it is advisable to use these two mushrooms together to enhance the therapeutic effect. However, there are cases when these two mushrooms will conflict with each other, for example, in the treatment of insomnia, especially when taken in the evening

So, in order to get the maximum benefit from taking these mushrooms separately or together (using several mushrooms at the same time has its own characteristics), we recommend that you get a consultation with us and we will help you choose the best intake scheme for you.

You can also buy them in our store.
1. Amanita fruits
2. Toadstool capsules
3. Amanita extract
4. Mushroom ground
5. lion's mane fruits
6. lion's mane capsules
7. lion's mane extract

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