This article is for those who have never heard of the medicinal Chaga mushrooms. Inonotus Obliquus is a fungus which grows on trees and feeds off the lignins. It does not harm the tree. It doesn’t look exactly like a mushroom, with its top and stem. It looks like a piece bark, with its red, brown and dark colors. Read more now on Soulcybin
The superfood site(1) explains why this fungus has such a high level of antioxidants. The high levels of antioxidants that boost the immune system, such as betulinic and glucans, are just the beginning. Beta glucans are not produced in the body, but they boost the immune system. You can find it in grains such as oats and wheat. It’s also found in certain mushrooms. This immune response protects against breast, stomach and colon cancers. Since 1955, it has been used as an anticancer medication in Russia.
The bark of trees also contains betulinic acid, an antiretroviral and anti-inflammatory agent. The National Cancer Institute has studied it as a cancer treatment. It inhibits melanoma. The adaptogens, or compounds that promote homeostasis within the body, are also powerful.
Its even good for your skin. Chaga contains the most melanin of any food, which is a powerful gene protector. Melanin is a pigment found in all animal skins and can protect skin, hair, and eyes from damage caused by the sun. It protects the skin from UV radiation. We know that UV damage can prematurely age skin.
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Magnesium
Phosphorus
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manganese
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Zinc
Antimony
Barium
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Chaga mushrooms can be consumed in many different ways. They are most commonly used as a tea extract or in powdered form. I enjoy drinking it as a tea so I purchase the powdered form on Amazon. The taste is similar to orange tea, with a hint of earthiness. It is mild enough to not need sweeteners, and my daughter loves it.