When talking about using Chaga, we mean the whole body of the fungus that has been cut off from the tree. It’s good to remove the bark, moss, and other foreign life from the exterior of the mushroom but most importantly make sure the sclerotium stays intact. This is where some of the most beneficial parts of Chaga are found. Chaga is safe to consume but would need to get processed.
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In one Russian study, psoriasis patients who consumed Chaga recovered from their condition. Given that psoriasis is notoriously difficult to treat and responds to very few therapies, this effect alone could be of enormous benefit for many.
Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation is becoming a big problem worldwide, as we’re surrounded by incredible amounts of questionable, processed foods and beverages that disrupt the normal functions of our body. The only healthy way to shed excess weight is by changing your habits and incorporating more natural foods into your diet. Instead of resorting …
The liver is the powerplant of human beings. It’s an organ only found in vertebrates (animals with a backbone), and detoxifies various metabolites, synthesizes proteins, as well as produces biochemicals necessary for digestion and growth. In humans, it is located in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen, below the diaphragm. What has Chaga got to …
Despite the melanin state in your body, research has actually shown that Chaga mushroom supports healthy and balanced levels of melanin in the body.
The healthy compounds found in the mushroom are not bioavailable for the human body in their raw form, so what does preparing Chaga involve? We have compressed the information into 5 simple steps.
The process of drying Chaga isn’t complicated, just make sure not to let the temperature exceed 50 degrees Celsius. Feel free to use a dehydrator or dry them in an oven by keeping the oven door somewhat open for airflow, perhaps you’ll even find a dry, warm, well-ventilated spot to leave the Chaga to dry safely. The drying process generally takes a few days, up to weeks if dried in the sun.
Due to its co-dependent relationship with birch, Chaga mushroom grows in colder climates, where’s an abundance of birch trees. Therefore you can find and harvest Chaga in Siberia, Russia, Northern Asia, Canada, Northern United States (including Alaska), and Northern and Central Europe. In order for the Chaga mushroom to support and heal your body, it …
Let’s go over the 7 things to remember before buying or processing your Chaga mushroom. Inonotus obliquus, otherwise known as Chaga is a fungus in the Hymenochaetaceae family. There’s a lot of talk about the health benefits of the mushroom but not enough information on how to source or prepare Chaga so that all the …