Dried Lion’s Mane Mushroom Hou Tou Gu 500g Northeast China Dried Mushroom for Soup and Tea

Dried Lion's Mane Mushroom, known in TCM as Hou Tou Gu (猴头菇), from Hericium erinaceus, is a whole dried mushroom fruiting body. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral, entering the spleen and stomach channels, and is traditionally used to support digestive wellness and gentle daily nourishment. It is commonly simmered in soups or decocted as a mild herbal tea.

Key Selling Points

• Dried Lion's Mane Mushroom, Hou Tou Gu (猴头菇), Hericium erinaceus
• Whole dried fruiting body from Northeast China
• Sweet and neutral in TCM, enters spleen and stomach channels
• Traditionally used to support digestive wellness
• 500g simple-pack dried mushroom for soups and decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Dried Lion's Mane typically has a pale cream to light tan color with a spongy, fibrous texture and a mild earthy mushroom aroma. After simmering, it becomes tender and absorbs broth well, contributing a gentle savory mushroom taste without strong bitterness.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered in soups with chicken or pork
• Decocted as a mild herbal tea
• Cooked in congee
• Added to vegetarian broth
• Used in seasonal nourishing dishes

Traditional Uses

In TCM and folk practice, Hou Tou Gu is traditionally simmered in soups or decocted with ingredients such as Chinese yam, goji berry, or red dates. It is often used in gentle daily nourishment formulas and seasonal digestive-support dishes, especially in Northeast China where it is a familiar culinary herb.

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