Dried Lion’s Mane Mushroom 500g猴头菇 Hou Tou Gu Sulfur Free Edible Fungus for Soup and Decoction

Dried Lion's Mane Mushroom, known in TCM as Hou Tou Gu (猴头菇), from Hericium erinaceus, is a sulfur-free edible and medicinal fungus from Gutian, Fujian. In TCM theory it is sweet and neutral, entering the spleen and stomach channels. Traditionally used to support digestive wellness and nourish the body, it is a popular food herb for soups, congee, and decoctions. This 500g bulk dried product is a food ingredient, not a medicine.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Gutian Fujian origin Lion's Mane Mushroom
• Sulfur-free dried whole fungus, 500g bulk pack
• Known in TCM as Hou Tou Gu (猴头菇), Hericium erinaceus
• Traditional food herb for spleen and stomach support
• Versatile for soups, congee, and herbal decoctions

Quality & Sensory

Dried Lion's Mane typically has a light tan to golden-brown color with a spongy, fibrous texture. It has a mild earthy mushroom aroma. After soaking and cooking, it becomes tender with a subtle umami flavor that absorbs seasonings well in soups and stews.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Add to chicken or pork soup after soaking
• Simmer in herbal decoctions with other TCM ingredients
• Cook into congee for a nourishing breakfast
• Use as a culinary ingredient in braised dishes
• Prepare as a seasonal tonic soup in autumn and winter

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Hou Tou Gu is traditionally used to support spleen and stomach function and to nourish the body. It is commonly simmered in soups with ingredients like Chinese yam, goji berries, or astragalus, or cooked in congee. Folk practice often uses it as a food herb for digestive wellness and general vitality during seasonal changes.

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