Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a remarkable functional mushroom that has been cherished in traditional East Asian medicine for centuries. Today, it is supported by a growing body of modern research. With its distinctive white, cascading appearance—resembling a lion’s mane—it contains two key active compounds: hericenones and erinacines. These compounds are studied for their potential to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein essential for maintaining and regenerating neurons in...