猴头菇是一种珍稀的高蛋白、低脂肪真菌，含有多种对人体有益的成分，如多糖类、氨基酸、矿物质、维生素B族、锌、钾等营养素。

传统中医认为猴头菇“性平味甘”，具有“养胃益肾、健脾补虚”的作用，是药食同源的典型代表之一

猴头菇口感细腻，纤维丰富，有“素中荤”之美誉，炒、炖、煲汤均可，尤其适合与鸡、排骨、百合、玉竹等药材搭配炖汤，常见于养生汤品中。

【主要功效】
💥养胃护胃：猴头菇对慢性胃炎、胃溃疡有辅助调理作用，有“天然胃药”之称。
💥增强免疫力：其含有的多糖类成分可提升免疫活性，增强抗病能力。
💥健脑益智：含有猴头菇素（Hericenones）与艾立诺嗪（Erinacines），被研究认为有助于神经修复及记忆力改善。
💥抗氧化、抗疲劳：有助于延缓衰老、提升体力，常用于中老年人的日常养生。

Lion’s Mane Mushroom is a rare, high-protein, low-fat fungus that contains a variety of nutrients beneficial to the human body, such as polysaccharides, amino acids, minerals, B vitamins, zinc, and potassium.

In traditional Chinese medicine, Lion’s Mane is considered mild in nature and sweet in taste. It is believed to nourish the stomach and kidneys, strengthen the spleen, and replenish vitality. It is a classic example of a food that is also used as medicine.

With its delicate texture and rich dietary fiber, Lion’s Mane is praised as a "meaty delicacy among vegetarian foods." It can be stir-fried, stewed, or used in soups, and is especially suitable for slow-cooking with ingredients like chicken, pork ribs, lily bulbs, and polygonatum (yu zhu), making it a popular choice in wellness cuisine.

Main Benefits
💥 Supports Stomach Health: Lion’s Mane Mushroom is known as a "natural remedy for the stomach." It may help relieve chronic gastritis and gastric ulcers by protecting and nourishing the digestive tract.
💥 Boosts Immunity: Rich in polysaccharides, it helps activate immune responses and enhance the body’s resistance to illness.
💥 Improves Brain Function: Contains hericenones and erinacines—compounds shown to support nerve regeneration and improve memory and cognitive function.
💥 Antioxidant & Anti-Fatigue: Helps combat oxidative stress, delay aging, and increase physical energy, making it a popular choice for daily wellness, especially among older adults.

🥣【猴头菇处理方法】
1. 浸泡去杂：将干猴头菇放入清水中浸泡约2～4小时，期间换水2～3次，以去除苦味及杂质。
2. 剪除根部：浸泡软化后，用剪刀剪去菇底部较硬、发黑的部分。
3. 反复冲洗：用清水反复轻揉冲洗，直到水清无异味为止。
4. 去苦处理（可选）：若仍有苦味，可将猴头菇焯水1～2分钟，再用冷水冲凉。
5. 切块烹调：根据需要切片或撕块，与鸡汤、排骨汤、百合等搭配炖煮。


How to Prepare Lion’s Mane Mushroom:
1. Soak in clean water for 2–4 hours, changing the water 2–3 times to remove bitterness and impurities.
2. Trim off the tough or dark root base after soaking.
3. Rinse and gently squeeze several times under clean water until there is no odor and the water runs clear.
4. Optional: blanch in boiling water for 1–2 minutes and rinse under cold water to further reduce bitterness.
5. Cut or shred into pieces for use in soups, stews, or stir-fries with ingredients like chicken or lily bulbs.

⚠️【猴头菇注意事项】
1. 初次食用需适量：猴头菇属高纤维食材，初次食用建议从少量开始，观察肠胃反应。
2. 彻底清洗除苦味：干猴头菇含有天然苦味物质，需反复浸泡和清洗，必要时焯水处理。
3. 保存方式需得当：干猴头菇应密封保存于阴凉干燥处，避免受潮发霉。
4. 不建议与油腻食物同煮过量：猴头菇质地吸油，烹饪时应避免搭配过多高油脂食材，以免增加肠胃负担。

⚠️ Precautions When Using Lion’s Mane Mushroom
1. Start with a small amount if you’re eating it for the first time, as its high fiber content may affect digestion.
2. Thorough soaking and rinsing are essential to remove its natural bitterness. Blanching is recommended if needed.
3. Store dried mushrooms in a cool, dry place, sealed to prevent moisture and mold.
4. Avoid cooking with excessive oily ingredients, as the mushroom absorbs oil and may become too rich.