Recipe for Fresh Lions mane Oxymel to make at home.
Hello and Happy Thursday.
To let you know we will not be attending Eumundi Markets this Saturday 12th October. Anyone wanting herbals who was intending to come to markets please contact me and we will organise your herbals.
Lion's Mane Mushroom
Lions mane is a mushroom thats easy to grow, easy to eat and easy on your health. Its common and its also a super food.
Everyone is loving mushrooms. Here at Medicine Room we extract our herbs from locally sourced ingredients when ever possible.
This week we got a delivery of some beautiful Lions mane mushroom that was grown locally using native trees and sawdust.
We have the Lions mane powder available on our web site if you want some for drinks and cooking. Also if you chat with us in our free community clinics we extract the medicinal version which we add into your personal herbal blends.
Let's talk about this beautiful mushroom and what you can do with it at home.
Fresh Lions mane Oxymel Recipe
Here is a marinated fresh Lions mane we made this morning.
1. Fill your jar with fresh lions mane pieces. They are a little like cauliflower rosettes but a lot softer and more fragmented.
2. make a mixture of Apple cider vinegar and fresh raw honey and pour over the Lions mane.
3. marinate for a few days before you start to use it in salads and tapa plates. Delicious like a pickled vegetable and use where ever you want that oxymel zest to your meals.
The low down on Lions mane
There are several species of Hericium mushrooms commonly referred to as Lion's Mane. While Hericium erinaceus is the most commonly cultivated variety, there are others, including:
Hericium abietis: Grows on conifer trees Hericium alpestre: Found in mountainous regions.
Hericium americanum: Native to North America
Hericium coralloides: Smaller and more delicate.
Hericium laciniatum: Known for its unique, lace-like appearance.
Each variety shares the characteristic shaggy, white appearance and seafood-like flavor, but they can differ in size, texture, and preferred growing conditions.
Growing Tips
Growing Lion's Mane is moderately easy. You can cultivate them on hardwood logs or sawdust and expect multiple harvests.
Health Benefits
There is lots of evidence based research into lions mane. Its the herb we give people to improve cognitive function, mental health, memory, focus and for nervous system support and recovery. Anyone who wants these qualities added to their blends please tell us when we formulate for you next time.
Some of the popular research is as follows:
Brain Health: Supports cognitive function and may protect against dementia
Mental Health: Can help with depression and anxiety
Nervous System: Promotes recovery from nervous system injuries.
Digestive Health: Protects against ulcers
Heart Health: Lowers heart disease risk.
Anti-Inflammatory: Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress
Immune Support: Strengthens the immune system.
Diabetes Management: Helps manage diabetes.
Cancer Prevention: Potential anti-cancer properties.
Enjoy the Lions mane its a good herb. We also slice it and pan fry with marinated sauces. Its pretty delicious.
We will not be attending Eumundi Markets this Saturday October 12th. Anyone who was planning on coming and getting herbs please call us 0409765033 and we will organise your delivery of herbals.
Dominique LivKamal, ND is an award-winning naturopath, herbalist, and wellness advocate. She’s passionate about empowering you on your wellness journey.She holds a Masters degree in Public health ( Health Promotion) Bachelor Health Science ( Complementary Medicine ) is a qualified Naturopath , herbalist and nutritionist. She has three published books and is a constant student in wellness and life Dom also has a diploma in Journalism, is a qualified Kundalini yoga teacher and Zen Thai Shiatsu Therapist and yoga teacher. Dominique is founder and naturopath at Medicine Room. She has developed the herbal manufacturing processes here for herbal extractions and has been offering free community clinics to her clients since 2004.