Quick Facts
| Latin Name | Hericii Comus |
|---|
| Chinese Name & Pinyin | 猴頭菌 · Hou Tou Jun |
|---|
| Medicinal Part | Seaweeds and fungi |
|---|
| Efficacy Category | Tonifying |
|---|
| Botanical Origin | The dried fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers. (Hericiaceae). |
|---|
| Nature & Flavour | Sweet; Neutral |
|---|
| Channels Entered | Spleen, Stomach |
|---|
What Is Hou Tou Jun?
Hou Tou Jun (Lion's Mane Mushroom) is a medicinal herb of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Henan, Zhejiang, Sichuan.
Nature & Flavour: Sweet; Neutral
Channels Entered: Spleen, Stomach
Hou Tou Jun: Materia Medica Profile
Identification & Quality Standard
Hericii Comus
Botanical Origin
The dried fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers. (Hericiaceae).
Production Regions
Primarily produced in the Chinese provinces of Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Henan, Zhejiang, Sichuan.
Quality Requirements
Superior medicinal material is large, yellowish-white, complete.
Macroscopic Features
Irregular lumps or head-like, 3~10cm diameter. Externally yellowish-white or light brown, covered with a mass of pilose spines (1~5cm long) hanging downward. Soft, fresh quality is fleshy; dried is light and friable. Faint odor, taste slightly sour and bitter.
Traditional TCM Properties
Sweet; NeutralSpleenStomach
Traditional Functions
Fortifies spleen and stomach, aids digestion, dissipates accumulations.
How Hou Tou Jun Is Used in TCM
In the Chinese materia medica, Hou Tou Jun is classified among the Tonifying herbs.
Medical Disclaimer — This article is provided for educational purposes only and describes traditional Chinese medicine concepts. It is not medical advice, and it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a diagnosed condition.
