Chaga Inonotus Obliquus which is neither plant nor animal, is a mushroom that grows on birch trees. Strangely, it has a DNA structure that is 30% more human than plant! Birch trees take 15-20 years to reach maturity. During that time, the Chaga mushroom absorbs and concentrates many valuable enzymes, nutrients and healing compounds that are bioavailable to the human body.
Herbal Medicine and Superfood are words hot on everyone’s tongue these days, but right about now, and you can’t use these buzz words without mentioning Chaga in the first place of the chain. It’s known as the “King of Herbs” by many and after seeing it’s jaw-dropping antioxidant value, there’s no doubt why.
Approximately 25 percent of the pigments in Chaga is melanin (a really high amount).
Melanin is essential for the health of the skin and hair with its protective properties and its ability to target free radicals and help with sleep. Though new to many of us, Chaga has actually been used as a folk-remedy for more than (a documented) 4,600 years.The uses for Chaga in the ancient folk-remedy spans a wide range, including:
stomach pain • ulcers • asthma • bronchitis • liver problems • eczema & psoriasis • cancer • chronic fatigues syndrome • the flu • tuberculosis hypertension • viral infections • cardiovascular disease • diabetes fibromyalgia • rheumatoid arthritis • stroke Alzheimer’s Disease • and more…
Recent studies have shown Chaga to have anti-tumor and antiviral properties, effectiveness against influenza and various cancer cells and is being heavily researched and studied for the treatment of HIV. The World Trade Organization (WTO) has even classified Chaga as a medicinal mushroom under WTO codes, whereas in Europe and the US it is classified as a DIETARY SUPPLEMENT.