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Lion's Mane Liquid Extract
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Whole Lion's Mane fruiting body, extracted and lab tested in Queensland.
A 60 mL liquid extract for people who want Lion's Mane in their daily routine without capsules or powders. Add 2 mL to your morning coffee, tea or water. One bottle lasts about a month.
- Fruiting body only. No mycelium grown on grain, no fillers, no isolates.
- Made by us. Our biocatalyst-assisted, triple-stage extraction is developed and run at our licensed facility in Redbank Plains, Queensland.
- Tested, with proof. Every batch is tested by a NATA-accredited lab. Read the current Certificate of Analysis on this page. For an older batch, email us the batch number and we'll send it.
- Honest about origin. The raw mushroom is grown in China. We extract and test it in Queensland.
How to take it: Shake well. Take 2 mL (1 full dropper) once a day, ideally in the morning.
What does it taste like?
Earthy and slightly bitter, with a gentle warmth from the alcohol. Reishi is the most bitter of the five. Most people take it in water, tea, coffee or juice rather than straight.
Can I take more than one extract?
Yes. Many people pair them by time of day, for example Lion's Mane or Cordyceps in the morning and Reishi in the evening. Keep each to its suggested 2 mL serve, and check with your healthcare practitioner first if you take medication or are managing a health condition. Buying 2 or more together saves up to 30%: see our bundles.
How long until I notice anything?
Mushroom extracts work gradually rather than straight away. Take it daily at a similar time and give it at least a month before you judge it. The What to expect timeline on this page shows how it typically builds. Everyone responds differently.
How much alcohol is in it?
About 20-25% food-grade ethanol, which carries and preserves the extract. A 2 mL serve contains about 0.3 to 0.4 g of alcohol, roughly 3 to 4% of a standard drink. If you avoid alcohol, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your healthcare practitioner before use.
How do I store it after opening?
Keep the cap tight and store the bottle in the fridge after opening to help preserve freshness, away from direct sunlight. Shake well before each use.
- Ships within Australia and New Zealand. Orders are processed within 1 to 2 business days.
- Australia: Standard ($5.00) 3 to 5 business days, Express ($7.00) 1 to 2 business days. Free Standard shipping on orders of $50 or more, and free Express on orders of $100 or more.
- New Zealand: Economy 5 to 10 business days, Express 3 to 6 business days. Free shipping on orders of $150 or more.
- Changed your mind? Unopened products can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Opened bottles can't be returned for change of mind, for hygiene and safety reasons. See our Refund policy.
- Faulty, damaged or incorrect orders: contact hello@vitalvial.com.au with your order number and a photo, and we'll arrange a replacement or refund.
- Full rates and details are on our Shipping & delivery page.
Whole fruiting body · 60 mL · about 30 days
about $0.99 a day- Supports memory
- Helps focus
- Calm, clear mind
Whole Lion's Mane fruiting body, extracted and lab tested in Queensland.
A 60 mL liquid extract for people who want Lion's Mane in their daily routine without capsules or powders. Add 2 mL to your morning coffee, tea or water. One bottle lasts about a month.
What makes it different
- Fruiting body onlyNo mycelium grown on grain, no fillers, no isolates.No mycelium on grain, no fillers.
- Made by usOur biocatalyst-assisted, triple-stage extraction is developed and run at our licensed facility in Redbank Plains, Queensland.Triple-stage extraction in our licensed Queensland facility.
- Tested, with proofEvery batch is tested by a NATA-accredited lab. Read the current Certificate of Analysis.Every batch NATA-lab tested. View the COA.
- Honest about originThe raw mushroom is grown in China. We extract and test it in Queensland.Grown in China, extracted and tested here.
How to take it
Ingredients Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane) fruiting body extract, filtered water, food-grade ethanol (about 20-25%).
Lion's Mane · Hericium erinaceus
Why choose Lion's Mane
Your daily ritual for a clear, focused mind.
Best for
- Memory
- Focus
- Calm
Best time: Morning
- 16weeksOf daily use improved memory scores in older adults
- 1hourAfter one serve, people were quicker on a focus test
- 100%Fruiting body, the part where hericenones are found
Lion's Mane is one of the most studied mushrooms for brain health. It is the only mushroom in our range rich in hericenones, natural compounds found in the fruiting body, which is the part of the mushroom we use.
Natural compounds found in the Lion's Mane fruiting body, the part we use. Studied for their role in helping brain cells make nerve growth factor.
The benefits
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Human trial
A sharper memory
Improved memory scores in older adults over 16 weeks.
See the evidence
Older adults with mild cognitive decline who took Lion's Mane daily for 16 weeks scored significantly better on a memory and thinking test than those on a placebo. Their scores dropped again within four weeks of stopping, so it works best taken every day.1
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Human trial
Better focus
Faster on a focus test within one hour.
See the evidence
Healthy adults aged 18 to 45 responded faster on a concentration test just one hour after taking Lion's Mane, compared with a placebo.2
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Early human data
Feeling calmer
Early signs of lower everyday stress.
See the evidence
After four weeks of daily use, people taking Lion's Mane showed a trend towards feeling less stressed. This was an early signal from a small study, and larger studies are still needed.2
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Lab studies
Long-term brain care
Rich in hericenones, studied for brain cell support.
See the evidence
In lab studies, hericenones encouraged brain cells to make more nerve growth factor, a natural protein that helps brain cells grow and stay connected.
Lion's Mane doesn't grow with a cap and gills. It forms a single cascading mass of white, tooth-like spines, which is exactly how it earned its name.
What to expect
- 1First daysSome people notice sharper focus early. Many notice nothing yet, which is normal.
- 2After 1 to 2 monthsKeep taking it daily. Changes in memory and focus tend to build gradually.
- 33 months and beyondBenefits build with steady daily use and can fade if you stop. Make it part of your morning routine.
Research references (2)
- Mori K, Inatomi S, Ouchi K, Azumi Y, Tuchida T. Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Phytotherapy Research. 2009;23(3):367–372. doi:10.1002/ptr.2634
- Docherty S, Doughty FL, Smith EF. The acute and chronic effects of Lion's Mane mushroom supplementation on cognitive function, stress and mood in young adults: a double-blind, parallel groups, pilot study. Nutrients. 2023;15(22):4842. doi:10.3390/nu15224842
Study 1 used Lion's Mane fruiting body powder; study 2 used a Lion's Mane mushroom blend. Neither was conducted on Vital Vial products. Individual results vary. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or managing a medical condition.
Our biocatalyst-assisted, triple-stage extraction is designed to release more of what the whole raw material holds, with every batch verified against defined quality specifications.
Whole raw material
We start with the whole mushroom: the fruiting body, or the sclerotium for Chaga. Never mycelium grown on grain.
Break
Biocatalysts break down the tough fungal cell wall that heat alone leaves largely intact.
Capture
A triple-stage extraction captures both water-soluble and alcohol-soluble compounds.
Verify
Every batch is tested by a NATA-accredited laboratory, with the current Certificate of Analysis published.
