lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)

Reported Doses

Safety/efficacy may not be established; reported doses may be derived from limited or potentially inadequate studies with variable regimens, multi-ingredient products, or where concentration of active ingredients may vary widely

Special Note

[formulation clarification]

Info: may include fruiting body and/or mycelial fibers; may contain hericenones, erinacines, other constituents

Effectiveness Ratings

[see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table]

Alzheimer disease

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 1.05 g mycelial fibers PO qd; Info: standardized to contain 5 mg/g erinacrine A

cognitive function

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 3.2 g fruiting body powder PO qd; Alt: 1.8 g fruiting body and mycelial fibers PO qam after meal; 1.8 g fruiting body and mycelial fibers PO x1 after meal

cognitive impairment

[Insufficient Evidence]

Dose: 1 g (96% dry powder) PO tid; Info: for patients with mild cognitive impairment