A very interesting mushroom, not only for its looks, but also for its properties is Hericium Erinaceus populary known as Lion's Maine. It is an edible mushroom belonging to the tooth fungus group, native to North America, Europe and Asia. It can be identified by its long spines (greater than 1 cm length), occurrence on hardwoods, and tendency to grow a single clump of dangling spines. The fruit bodies can be harvested for culinary use and are very valuable. There is no high-quality evidence from clinical research to indicate that lion's mane mushroom has medicinal properties at the moment. However, it is believed that it can help prevent dementia, relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety, promotes fast recovery from Nervous System injuries, protects against ulcers in the digestive tract, helps manage Diabetes symptoms and reduces heart disease risk.
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