Lion’s Mane

THE PRODUCT

Our Lion’s Mane tincture is produced using carefully cultivated fruiting bodies and a traditional dual extraction process. Lion’s Mane has been used across cultures for centuries and is now the subject of growing scientific interest for its potential to support cognitive function and everyday mental clarity.

Ingredients: Distilled water, ethanol (30% ABV), Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body extract.

50ml · 30% ABV · Small Batch · Made in Yorkshire

THE TRADITION

Hericium erinaceus

Lion’s Mane is one of the most distinctive fungi in the natural world, a cascading white mushroom that looks more like a sea creature than something you’d find growing on a woodland oak. But beneath its unusual appearance lies a history of use that stretches back centuries, and a growing body of modern research that is beginning to explain why.

In traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, Lion’s Mane was reserved for royalty. Buddhist monks are said to have brewed it as a tea to sharpen focus during long periods of meditation. In China it has been used for centuries to support the stomach and the mind in equal measure. It was not considered a cure for anything specific, more a quiet enhancer of clarity and calm, something to be taken steadily as part of a considered daily practice.

The mushroom contains compounds called hericenones and erinacines, which have attracted significant scientific interest for their potential to support nerve growth factor, a protein that plays a role in the maintenance and regeneration of neurons. Research in this area is still developing, but the early findings have made Lion’s Mane one of the most talked-about mushrooms in the field of cognitive wellness.

Traditional practitioners across East Asia used it to support the stomach and spleen as well as the mind. In the language of traditional Chinese medicine, a settled gut and a clear head were seen as deeply connected, something that modern research into the gut-brain axis is now beginning to explore in its own way.

What has endured across all of these traditions is the same underlying idea: that Lion’s Mane is a mushroom for the long game. Not a quick fix, but a steady, daily support for mental clarity, focus and the kind of quiet resilience that builds over time.

These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a healthcare professional before making changes to your health routine.

HOW TO USE

Shake well before use. Recommended daily intake: 1–2ml per day (1-2 pipettes). Dispense directly under the tongue or add to water or another cold drink.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Not suitable for children. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contains ethanol.