Shaggy Mane — also called Lawyer's Wig for its distinctive shaggy white cap — is a remarkable medicinal mushroom with unique blood sugar-regulating properties and digestive health benefits. It is one of the few mushrooms with documented clinical evidence for glycaemic control.

Family

Agaricaceae

Origin

Europe, North America, Asia — grows in meadows, roadsides, and disturbed soils

Primary Benefit

Blood Sugar & Digestive Health

Shaggy Mane (Coprinus comatus) — raw medicinal mushroom

Circa Shaggy Mane

Coprinus comatus, the Shaggy Mane or Lawyer's Wig mushroom, is a common and distinctive fungus found across Europe and North America. It is easily recognised by its tall, white, shaggy cap that auto-digests into black ink as it matures — a process called deliquescence. Despite its ephemeral nature, it is prized as a culinary mushroom when young. Medicinally, it has attracted significant research interest for its blood sugar-regulating properties. A polysaccharide fraction from Coprinus comatus has demonstrated insulin-sensitising effects in diabetic animal models, and clinical interest is growing. It also contains unique compounds including coprinin and coprinol with antimicrobial properties.

Blood Sugar Regulation

Coprinus polysaccharides and vanadium content have demonstrated hypoglycaemic effects in multiple animal studies, improving insulin sensitivity and reducing fasting glucose.

Digestive & Gut Health

Rich prebiotic fibre content supports beneficial gut microbiota, intestinal motility, and digestive comfort.

Antimicrobial Properties

Coprinol and other compounds demonstrate antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, and Candida species.

Immune Support

Beta-glucan content activates innate immune cells, supporting overall immune defense.

Antioxidant Activity

Phenolic compounds and ergothioneine provide antioxidant protection against oxidative stress.

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