Lion’s mane mushroom is claimed to have been used by Buddist monks for thousands of years to enhance their focus and practice during meditation. It’s also said to have been a common ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine, added to tonics to increase longevity, overall wellness, and brain power. Lion’s Mane doesn’t look like your typical mushroom. It doesn’t have a stalk or cap. Instead, Lion’s mane is white with a shaggy texture. It has long hair like tendrils that hang down creating a look similar to, you might have guessed it, a lion’s mane.