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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

Supports a Healthy Heart and Improved Strokes, Concussions, and Brain Injuries:
Circulation: Lion’s mane mushrooms support the Lion’s mane is used to prevent strokes and after a
heart and circulatory system in many ways. It has been stroke-related injury. Due to its neuroprotective effects
shown to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and blood tri- it can help the nervous system deal with lack of oxygen,
glycerides, improve fat metabolism, and prevent blood blood clots, memory issues, and more. Using it post-
clots, reducing the of risk heart attack or stroke. It also concussion makes sense since it is such an excellent
increases blood oxygenation and circulation. healer for the brain and is a powerful anti-inflamma-
tory.
Improves Digestive Health, Ulcers, and Leaky
Gut: Lion’s mane mushrooms are beneficial to the
function of the digestive tract and aid leaky gut repair.
It is used it to treat gastric ulcers, gastritis, inflamma-
tory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, and colitis. Its
anti-inflammatory effects provide most of the benefits,
but the mushroom also soothes the gut and encourages
a healthy gut environment. It also reduces intestinal
bleeding and protects against H. pylori.
Reduces Inflammation and Oxidation, Au-
toimmune Diseases: Lion’s mane is a powerful
anti-inflammatory, which is useful in the prevention of
most chronic disease, including heart disease, diabe- Increases Energy, Relieves Fatigue, and
tes, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. It is also an an- Enhances Athletic Performance: Lion’s mane
tioxidant, reducing or preventing oxidative stress on mushrooms are a rich source of antioxidants. They re-
the body. Chronic inflammation and oxidation are the duce lactic acid buildup in the blood, increase blood
cause of most symptoms of aging and the root cause of oxygen levels and reduce muscle fatigue. They also in-
many diseases. crease glycogen in tissues, providing a source of ready
Anxiety, Stress, Depression, and Mental and sustainable energy for the body.
Health Issues: Lion’s mane mushrooms are useful Harvesting: Harvest in late summer and autumn.
in improving a number of mental health issues, includ- Look for large mushrooms with multiple white spines
ing insomnia, anxiety, depression, and slowing the hanging downward. If they have begun to turn pink,
progression of dementia. The mushrooms help regen- they are too mature and will not have good flavor if you
erate brain cells and improve brain function. It is ex- are eating them. Cut the mushroom from the tree with
cellent for stress and anxiety, and helps with their a sharp knife, avoiding cutting into the wood of the
symptoms, such as heart palpitations, irritation, and tree. Leave some behind to establish a new crop for
concentration. next year. Handle them gently.

Enhances the Intestinal Immune System: Warning: Some people are allergic to mushrooms
Lion’s mane mushrooms enhance the function of the and thus should avoid lion’s mane mushrooms as well.
intestinal immune system, helping the body fight in- Symptoms of allergies can include skin rashes and dif-
fection from bacteria, viruses, yeast, and fungi. It is es- ficulty breathing or even anaphylactic shock. If you
pecially beneficial in helping prevent infections. have any burning, itching, swollen lips, or breathing
difficulties, consult a doctor immediately.
Diabetes and Neuropathy: Lion’s mane mush-
rooms have a variety of effects that are beneficial to di- Recipes. Lion’s Mane Tea: Ingredients: ½ to 1
abetics. With consistent use, it lowers blood glucose teaspoon Lion’s mane powder, 1 cup water. Bring the
levels and improves insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabet- water to a boil and turn off the heat. Put the lion’s mane
ics. In lowering blood sugar levels, it helps prevent powder into an infuser or directly into the mug. Pour
complications from kidney disease, eye damage, and the hot water over the mushroom and allow the tea to
nerve damage in the hands and feet. It also helps re- steep for 10 minutes.
lieve the pain of diabetic neuropathy.

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