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Lion's Mane Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Exploding Buds

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lion's Mane against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lion's Mane is a dietary supplement by Exploding Buds with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, nerve health, mood and anxiety.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Lion's Mane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lion's Mane by Exploding Buds

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Aug 13, 2026

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This powder contains one active ingredient: lion's mane mushroom. That's it — no other active compounds.

The product has no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lion's Mane Mushroom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence on lion's mane isn't established yet in the data we hold. The supplement is studied for Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, cancer, and both cognitive function and cognitive impairment, but we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it effective for any of those uses.

You may see claims online, but the science here is still catching up.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Orally, lion's mane is generally well tolerated as a food. The most common side effects reported are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash — but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied well.

There isn't enough safety data in pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the data advises against use in both. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lion's Mane Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 327 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before starting if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs — lion's mane may increase bleeding risk. Also confirm with your pharmacist if you take diabetes medications or drugs that suppress your immune system, as lion's mane may interfere with how they work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Lion's mane is a single-ingredient mushroom powder generally well tolerated for short-term use. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or immune-suppressing drugs, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it — the interactions are real, even if they're theoretical.

The evidence for its claimed benefits isn't strong yet, so be clear on what you're hoping it will do.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lion's Mane, straight from the product label.

Brand Exploding Buds
Barcode (UPC) 810012470278
Net contents 4.2 Ounce(s); 120 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2022
DSLD ID 272623
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lion's Mane by Exploding Buds, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Gram(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
810012470278
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Lion's Mane2 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible mushroom native to Europe, North America, and Asia. It is found growing on hardwood trees (e.g. American Beech, Maple, and Oak). Lion's Mane's most striking feature is its long shaggy spines found on its globe-shaped body.

General Statements

Note: 2 grams per teaspoon is an average. Individual scooping technique may yield slightly more or less than 2 grams. This product is sold & packaged by weight, not by volume. Settling of contents occurs over time and cannot be avoided.

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Formulation

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Exploding Buds full-spectrum organic mushrooms are grown, dried, milled, and packaged in a state-of-the-art, cGMP compliant (registered), indoor mushroom farm located in southern California, USA. Mushrooms contain a wide variety of naturally occurring compounds, which make a great addition to a healthy lifestyle.

This product is not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or gluten.

Mushroom powder

Vegan

Gluten free Non GMO

Full spectrum

Aroma, color, consistency, and taste may vary.

Precautions

This product is not manufactured with milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, or gluten. Produced in a third-party, audited and registered cGMP compliant facility that may process other products containing these allergens or ingredients.

Warnings Keep out of reach of children.

Consult with a qualified healthcare professional prior to taking dietary supplements. Double safety sealed, with outer shrink wrap film and inner bottle freshness seal. Do not use if seals are missing or broken.

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Healthy adults, add one teaspoon (approximately 2 grams) to your favorite coffee, tea, juice, or smoothie once daily. Best when taken as directed by a qualified healthcare professional.

Storage

Store at room temperature, in a dry place. Protect product from excessive heat, freezing, humidity, and light. Improper storage conditions can cause product degradation over time.

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Lion's Mane by Exploding Buds label

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Lion's Mane label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lion's Mane by Exploding Buds

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lion's Mane

Interacts with
327 drugs
2 Gram(s) per serving Form: Hericium erinaceus, Hericium erinaceus, Oats

Lion's mane is an edible mushroom that is popular as a 'nootropic' for memory, focus, and nerve health, but solid human evidence is still limited and...

Lion's Mane monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lion's Mane by Exploding Buds Drug Interactions

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327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Lion's Mane interact with 327 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lion's Mane interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lion's Mane

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lion's Mane with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Lion's Mane3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research suggests that lion's mane mushroom extracts can inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of lion's mane mushroom can reduce serum glucose and increase serum insulin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, concurrent use of lion's mane mushroom might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In animal and in vitro research, lion's mane mushroom polysaccharides stimulate the immune system.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Lion's Mane full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lion's Mane, from the product label.

Exploding Buds

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Name
Simple Brands Group, LLC
Street Address
120 Newport Center Drive
City
Newport Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
92660
Web Address
explodingbuds.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lion's Mane by Exploding Buds: Common Questions

Does Lion's Mane by Exploding Buds interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lion's Mane has a known interaction with 327 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lion's Mane contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will lion's mane help with memory or brain fog?
That's one of the main reasons people try it, but we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works. More research is underway, but the current data is insufficient.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it well, but some report gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, or a skin rash. If any of these show up, stop it and tell your pharmacist.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant?
There isn't enough safety data, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor before deciding.
Is it safe while I'm breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data for breastfeeding either, so avoid it unless your doctor says otherwise. Ask your pharmacist or OB if you have questions.
What exactly is in this powder?
Just lion's mane mushroom extract — no fillers or other active ingredients. It's a single-ingredient product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lion's Mane’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Interacts with 327 drugs

Lion's mane is an edible mushroom that is popular as a 'nootropic' for memory, focus, and nerve health, but solid human evidence is still limited and early. It is generally well tolerated as...

Read the full Lion's Mane Mushroom monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lion's Mane's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lion's Mane Mushroom 6 references
  1. Product information for <em>Niaspan</em>. Abbott Laboratories. North Chicago, IL 60064. April 2015.
  2. Liang B, Guo Z, Xie F, Zhao A. Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic activities of aqueous extract of Hericium erinaceus in experimental diabetic rats. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013;13:253. PubMed
  3. 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. Phytother Res. 2009;23(3):367-72.
  4. Mori K, Kikuchi H, Obara Y, et al. Inhibitory effect of hericenone B from Hericium erinaceus on collagen-induced platelet aggregation. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(14):1082-5. PubMed
  5. Li IC, Chang HH, Lin CH, et al. Prevention of early Alzheimer's disease by erinacine A-enriched Hericium erinaceus mycelia pilot double-blind placebo-controlled study. Front Aging Neurosci 2020 Jun 3;12:155. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.00155. PubMed
  6. Tian B, Liu R, Xu T, et al. Modulating effects of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides on the immune response by regulating gut microbiota in cyclophosphamide-treated mice. J Sci Food Agric 2023;103(6):3050-3064.

See these in context on the Lion's Mane Mushroom monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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