Birch Chaga Mushroom
Birch Chaga Mushroom - Inonotus obliquus L.
The spores of the fungus land on the damaged bark of living trees. The fungus then develops beneath the bark and infects the tree as the bark deteriorates. The primary host of the fungus is birch trees, although it can also infect other trees such as aspen, oak, maple, and only in places where birch trees are nearby.
During this process, the tree perishes, but Chaga is considered one of nature's wonders, containing numerous substances essential for the body and the treatment of various ailments.
Chemical Composition:
Chaga contains water-soluble phenolic aldehydes, polyphenols, oxyphenolcarboxylic acids and their hydrates, up to 60% chaga acid, 6-8% polysaccharides, flavonoids, alkaloids, lignin, fiber, organic acids (including up to 4.5% quinic acid), terpenoid acids, salts (iron, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, sodium, zinc, copper, abundant potassium). Phenolic compounds are mainly found in the upper layer of chaga, while polysaccharides are located inside.
Pharmacological Properties:
Chaga enhances the body's immune responses, activates metabolic processes in brain tissues, acts as an anti-inflammatory agent when used internally and externally, and inhibits tumor growth. Chaga mushroom infusion lowers both arterial and venous blood pressure, reduces pulse rate, and lowers blood sugar levels. A thick extract is called "Befungin."
Applications:
- Used as a strengthening and anti-inflammatory agent for gastrointestinal diseases.
- Used as a symptomatic remedy for tumors in various locations.
- Chaga preparations are used in dentistry for treating tumors.
- ! When using chaga preparations, it is recommended to prefer dairy and plant-based products in your diet, limit meat and fat consumption, and avoid smoked and spicy foods.
For medicinal purposes, only the mushroom-like growths of chaga on birch tree trunks are used. Chaga is primarily harvested in the autumn and winter. It aids in strengthening the body, boosting immunity, and normalizing metabolism.
Chaga accumulates a multitude of chemically active compounds, mainly phenolics, which are potent disinfectants and antiseptics.
Chaga is rich in trace elements - about 7% of various minerals, which is a significant amount! It contains valuable components: resins, agaric acid, polysaccharides, sterols, iron, silver, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, triterpenoids. Chaga contains a high amount of manganese, making its effects very concentrated and powerful.
Chaga possesses good analgesic properties, helps alleviate spasms, strengthens the immune system, invigorates, and enhances one's mood.
The main reason people use chaga, both in traditional and official medicine, is its ability to combat tumors. Chaga makes cancer cells less aggressive and helps reduce metastasis formation, increasing the effectiveness of cancer treatments."
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