Dried Inonotus obliquus (Chaga mushroom)

Modern lifestyle with low physical activity combined with poor nutrition has resulted in an epidemic of chronic diseases that can lead to many health problems. Functional foods and nutraceuticals can influence specific functions of the body, thus providing additional health benefits through the support with beneficial ingredients. 
Analyses of chaga have revealed that it is composed of bioactive compounds such as reticular chitin, β-glucans, polysaccharides, flavonoids, terpenoids, and certain mineral salts.

Chaga mushroom was traditionally used to treat various gastrointestinal diseases. For many years, mounting evidence has indicated the potential of I. obliquus extracts for treatment of viral and parasitic infections. Furthermore, substances from I. obiquus have been shown to stimulate the immune system.

Studies have shown that chaga can have an impact in the prevention and treatment of diseases, such as diabetes and hypertension. Betulinic acid and betulin, found in birch and chaga are of great importance especially for their anticancer properties.
Chaga is used in the treatment of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. As a powerful biostimulant is used to increase immunity, normalize metabolism, in cancer (especially effective in the initial stages), for recovery after radiation sickness.
Medicinal preparations of chaga stimulate the central nervous and neurohumoral system. The mushroom is successfully used in the complex treatment of psoriasis. It is actively used in medicine for its antimicrobial and antiseptic properties. Chaga preparations help with stomach ulcers, gastritis, liver diseases. Chaga extract inhibits the growth of tumors, the development of metastases, relieves pain in the late stages of tumor processes.
 Recipes for infusion of birch mushroom - chaga
 Chaga mushroom is crushed, poured 1:5 hot water and leave to infuse for two hours or more. Drink several times a day in equal portions. In tea you can add other herbs and beneficial plants, and use it before meals, 30 minutes, unless there are other instructions.
 Pour crushed chaga into boiling water in a ratio of 1:5. Leave for 1,5-2 hours. In the tea add lemon, herbs, honey. Use before meals.
Pour crushed mushroom with herbs into a thermos flask. Add boiling water 1:5 and leave for 6-10 hours. Drink as tea with honey.