Organic Chaga Mushroom Powder

What is chaga mushroom powder?

Generally found growing on birch trees and other hardwoods, chaga is a sclerotium, or mass of mycelium, resembling burnt charcoal. The sterile conk has been prized for centuries by northern indigenous populations and herbalists alike for its beneficial properties. Our chaga mushroom powder is ground from organic Inonotus obliquus.

The activity of polysaccharides (beta-glucans) contained in chaga help maintain cell integrity and fight free radicals. Chaga is used in traditional Russian Folk Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine to support gastrointestinal health, and as a tonic to support overall health.

Known as the Diamond of the Forest, the organic chaga mushroom powder is harvested for its perceived health benefits. -rich Chaga is thought to be helpful in promoting physical endurance and reducing inflammation.

Grown only on birch trees in chilly northern regions, this mighty mushroom is revered as one of the most powerful adaptogens. For a toasty, delicious cup of Chaga tea, stir no more than ¼ teaspoon of Chaga Mushroom Powder into hot water. Chaga powder can be tinctured, decocted, encapsulated, or blended into a mushroom hot chocolate.

Chaga Mushroom Powder Benefits

Though research is ongoing, some scientific studies indicate that chaga extract may provide certain health benefits. Animal and test-tube studies found that chaga extract may boost immunity, prevent chronic inflammation, fight cancer, lower blood sugar levels and reduce cholesterol. However, more human studies are needed.

Lowers Blood Sugar

Several animal studies link chaga to lower blood sugar levels. Therefore, it may help manage diabetes. A recent study in obese, diabetic mice observed that chaga extract reduced blood sugar levels and insulin resistance compared to diabetic mice who did not receive the supplement. In another study in diabetic mice, chaga supplements led to a 31% decrease in blood sugar levels over three weeks.

Similar results have been seen in other studies.However, as human research is unavailable, it’s unclear whether chaga can help manage diabetes in humans.