Chaga (Latin name - Inonotus Obliquus)
Chaga grows in the circumpolar region of the world, in the Northern hemisphere of our planet growing in deciduous forests where birch trees are exposed to harsh weather conditions. Although Chaga mainly grows on birch trees, it can also grow on alder, ash, beech, elm, and can even grow on apple trees. As Chaga grows on the birch tree, this growth feeds on the nutrients and compounds found in the birch tree, concentrating the environmental energy that is extremely potent, in a form more readily available to humans.
In Siberian Shamanism Chaga is known as the "king of the mushrooms." Throughout history, Chaga has been most widely consumed in tea form. In Siberia, regular consumption of Chaga prevented the onset of degenerative disease.
Other Nutrients:
Protein-bound xylogalactoglucans.
Polyphenols, sterols, lanosterols/ergosterols, inotodiols, triterpenoidal saonins,
melanin, betulin/betulinic acid, lupeol, , copper, germanium.
Chaga contains 215 phytonutrients including 29 polysaccharide or beta glucan derivatives.
Trace minerals:
Barium, bismuth, boron, chromium, copper, germanium, manganese, selenium, zinc.
Major minerals:
Calcium, cesium, iron, magnesium,phosphorus,potassium, rubidium, silicon, sulphur, vitamins B2, D2,
dietary fiber and amino acids complexes.
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diagnosis or prescription.