Tag Archives: Lion’s Mane

Lion’s Mane, the Smart Mushroom

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Jack Elliott

“H. erinaceus can be considered as useful therapeutic agents in the management and/or treatment of neurodegeneration diseases.” A comprehensive review of the therapeutic effects of Hericium erinaceus in neurodegenerative disease (2014) “Hericium erinaceus, an edible and medicinal mushroom, displays various … Continue reading →

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Hericium Hunt: Days Late and Feet Short

Posted on December 6, 2014 by Jack Elliott

A hericium or “Lion’s Mane” mushroom growing on an oak tree, circled in red. With the first rain of the season some weeks ago the countdown had begun until the opening harvest of mushroom season. One week passed. It may … Continue reading →

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Fried Fungus Nuggets

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I happened across this Hericium erinaceus (bearded tooth, lion’s mane, pom pom) a few days ago. It was late afternoon and after walking a few miles down the trail I was looking for a place to sit and eat a … Continue reading →

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Hericium Mushrooms of Santa Barbara County

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jack Elliott

I spotted a Hericium today growing on an oak log alongside a well used trail. Because there are so many different common names for Hericiums (Comb Tooth, Bear’s Head Tooth, Bearded Tooth, Lion’s Mane, Pom Pom, Hedgehog, Bearded Hedgehog . … Continue reading →

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