Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane Mushroom, Yamabushitake, 山伏茸, 猴头菇)

has been researched for possible anti-dementia activity.

Primary research has demonstrated the following:

* Stimulated animal nerve cells.
* A double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial showed improved cognitive ability.
* Stimulated nerve growth factor in an in vitro experiment with human astrocytoma cells.
* Stiumlated myelination in an in vitro experiment.

This mushroom can be used to treat aspergillus niger, Bacillus cereus, candida albicans.