English: Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Latin: Hericium erinaceus
Ayurvedic (parallel): Medhya rasāyana (brain tonic)
Benefits: Nerve regeneration, cognitive enhancer, mood stabilizer.
Healing Uses: Brain fog, neuropathy, anxiety, depression, memory loss.
Doshic Effects: Vata ↓, Pitta ↓, Kapha ↔.
Preparation: Powder in smoothies or coffee; decoction.
Flavor (Rasa): Mild, sweet, earthy.
Post-digestive (Vipāka): Sweet.
Notes: Best combined with Gotu Kola or Aśvagandhā for nerve repair.