Guayusa vs Lion's Mane

An Amazonian holly tree related to yerba mate, traditionally used by Kichwa for lucid dreaming and sustained energy.

Lion's mane is a distinctive white, shaggy mushroom that grows on hardwood trees and has been used in Traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries. It has gained significant modern attention for its unique ability to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) production, making it one of the few natural compounds known to support nerve regeneration.

Caffeine, L-theanine, Theobromine, Chlorogenic acids

Hericenones, Erinacines, Beta-glucans, Polysaccharides, Isoindolinones

Energy and focus, Lucid dreaming, Hunting preparation, Digestive aid

Digestive aid, Nerve tonic, General strengthening, Brain health, Immune support

Antioxidant, Cognitive enhancement, Sustained energy

Cognitive function and memory, Nerve damage repair, Depression and anxiety, Mild cognitive impairment, Digestive health

2-4g dried leaves as tea 1-3x daily

500-3000mg extract daily in divided doses

Anxiety disorders, Insomnia, Heart arrhythmias

Mushroom allergy, Bleeding disorders, Pre-surgery

Insomnia, Nervousness, GI upset

GI discomfort, Skin rash, Itching (rare)