The fluffy mind-weaver of the fungal world. Hericium erinaceus, known as Lion’s Mane, looks like a cosmic jellyfish and behaves like a brain mechanic. Revered in Traditional Chinese Medicine and validated by modern neuroscience, this mushroom stimulates nerve growth, supports memory, and may even help the brain regenerate after injury. Whether sautéed in butter or extracted in tincture, it’s more than a nootropic—it’s a neural architect wearing a fur coat of spores.