Therapeutic potential of Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) in neurological and cognitive disorders - a review of the literature

Introduction: Hericium erinaceus is a medicinal and culinary mushroom that widely present in the countries of East Asia. Bioactive compounds derived from fruiting body or its mycelium have many properties, including: antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, as well hypolipidemic properties. It also has potential to treat neurological disorders it contains neurotrophic can cross blood-brain barrier. Aim study: The aim this work review scientific research on properties H. treating diseases nervous system. Results: Many studies shown bring desired effects complementary treatment be an alternative depressive cognitive and, due strong neuroprotective nature, used Alzheimer's disease post-traumatic brain injury. Most cited concern experiments carried out animal models. Conclusion: Due evidence potentially erinaceus, there need for further clinical trials humans.