Nutrients
Hericium erinaceus is one of famous wild delicacy, along with bear¡¯ paw, sea pumpkin, bird¡¯s nest, which are called four famous dished in China. With wonderful taste, Hericium erinaceus has abundant nutrition. As chemical analysis, every 100 grams of dried mushroom contain 26.3g protein, 4.2 g fat, 44.9 g carbohydrate, 6.4g thin fiber, 10.2g water, 850mg P, 18mg Fe, 2mg Ca, 0.89mg VB1, 1.89mg VB2, 0.01mg carotene, 16 kinds of amino acids including 7 kinds of essential amino acids.
Medicinal use and research
Scientists have investigated this mushroom for possible anti-dementia compounds. Primary research has demonstrated the following.
2. A double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial showed improved cognitive ability.
4. Stimulated myelination in an in vitro experiment.
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