
Inonotus obliquus
Chaga
チャーガ
Key Benefit
Antioxidant powerhouse
Harvested from birch trees in cold northern forests. Chaga contains one of the highest ORAC (antioxidant) values found in nature, supporting immune defense and cellular protection.
寒い北の森の白樺の木から収穫されます。
Traditional Uses
- Indigenous Siberians brewed Chaga tea for centuries as a general health tonic and digestive aid
- Finnish folk medicine used Chaga ("pakurikääpä") as a coffee substitute during wartime — believed to boost stamina
- Russian herbalists prescribed Chaga preparations for gastric and intestinal ailments since the 16th century
- Known as "King of Medicinal Mushrooms" in Slavic and Northern European folk traditions
Research Highlights
Antioxidant Capacity
Chaga extract demonstrated an ORAC value exceeding 146,000, among the highest of any natural food or supplement tested
Glamočlija et al., 2015 — Food & Function
Anti-Inflammatory
Inotodiol and betulinic acid from Chaga significantly reduced NF-kB inflammatory pathway activation in vitro
Van et al., 2009 — International Immunopharmacology
Immune Enhancement
Chaga polysaccharides stimulated macrophage activation and cytokine production, enhancing innate immune response
Kim et al., 2005 — International Immunopharmacology
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