Monkey head mushroom (Hericium erinaceus/ lion’s mane) is a kind of rare edible mushroom which doubles as medicinal mushroom. It was the royal tribute in Chinese Ming and Qing dynasties.
Monkey head mushroom is sweet, natured and benefits the five internal organs and aids digestion. It also holds the efficacy of invigorating stomach, reinforcing deficiency and kidney, standing up to cancer.
1. Monkey head mushroom is a kind of superior food which owns high protein, low fat, rich vitamins and minerals.
2. Monkey head mushroom contains unsaturated fatty acid which facilitates reducing blood cholesterol and Hepatic Triglyceride Content, regulating blood lipids and blood circulation, and it is the ideal food for cardiovascular patents.
3. The Lentina body, polypeptide and fatty substance contained in Monkey head mushroom make for preventing and curing digestive cancer and other malignant tumors.
4. Monkey head mushroom owns various kinds of amino acids and abundant polysaccharide body, which are beneficial for digestion, and hold the remarkable curative effect on gastritis, stomach cancer, esophagus cancer, gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and other digestive diseases.
5. Monkey head mushroom could enhance the body immunity and delaying senescence.