{"product_id":"lions-mane-mushroom-hericium-erinaceus-hou-tou-gu-organic-grade","title":"Lion's Mane Mushroom - Hericium erinaceus - Hou Tou Gu - Organic Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLion’s Mane Mushroom – Hericium erinaceus – Hou Tou Gu – Organic\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ci\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Lion’s Mane \/ Monkey Head Mushroom \/ Hou Tou Gu \/ 猴头菇 \/ 猴頭菇\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Certified Organic (Tested free of pesticides, sulfur, and heavy metals)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grown and harvested in Fujian Province, China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/usda_4c_logo.jpg?v=1762213169\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"\u003e      \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/7176\/2118\/files\/CCOF-NonGMO-4c.jpg?v=1762213106\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"70\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eLion’s Mane Mushroom, known as Hou Tou Gu, is a cherished ingredient in East Asian culinary and herbal traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is widely enjoyed for its naturally soft, fibrous texture and delicate, seafood-like flavor, making it a popular addition to soups, broths, and vegetarian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eOur Certified Organic Lion’s Mane is grown without pesticides or chemical additives and dried at low temperatures to preserve its aroma, structure, and culinary quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis premium, food-grade mushroom is suitable for traditional recipes, teas, decoctions, or modern plant-based dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Broths\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSoak dried Lion’s Mane for 30–60 minutes, then simmer gently in soups, congee, or broths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOften combined with ingredients such as red dates, goji berries, or Chinese yam in traditional cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRehydrate pieces and sauté, stew, or pan-fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIts tender texture makes it a popular plant-based substitute in vegetarian dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTea or Decoction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSteep 2–3 small pieces in hot water or simmer gently for a warm, comforting herbal infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Use \u0026amp; Preparation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNot for direct consumption in dry form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTo be prepared and consumed as tea, decoction, soup, or cooked food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBring to a boil and simmer for at least 15 minutes for traditional decoctions, or rehydrate and cook thoroughly in culinary preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCertified Organic and food-grade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFree of pesticides, sulfur, and preservatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLow-temperature dried to preserve nutrients, color, and aroma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePacked in resealable pouches for freshness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraceable to the growing region\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Context (TCM Framework)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Lion’s Mane (Hou Tou Gu) is described as sweet and neutral in nature and associated with the Spleen and Stomach channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eIt is referenced in traditional herbal cooking for its nourishing, grounding qualities and is commonly included in classic soups, seasonal broths, and restorative dishes throughout East Asian culinary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSold as a raw food-grade ingredient, not a finished dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBest used with guidance from a trained herbal practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clear Source Herbs","offers":[{"title":"4 oz.","offer_id":51404836536637,"sku":"4H26O-4oz","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":51404836569405,"sku":"4H26O","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/0491\/6285\/files\/Hou_TouGu.jpg?v=1771493375","url":"https:\/\/groceryeshop.us\/products\/lions-mane-mushroom-hericium-erinaceus-hou-tou-gu-organic-grade","provider":"Groceryeshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}