Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

Taste: Earthy, woody, nutty

Origin: Northern Hemisphere

Energetics: Cooling, drying

Actions and properties: Nutritive, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-carcinogenic, immunomodulator, digestive Tonic

Systems: Immune system, Digestive system

Traditionally used for:

• Improving energy
• Managing physical and mental stress
• Promoting healthy skin
• Lower blood sugar

Brewing instructions:

Chaga is best prepared as a decoction:

• 15-30g of chaga to 4-8 cups of water
• Bring water to boil, add chaga, reduce to medium heat
• Simmer for 20 minutes (min.) to 4 hours (max.)

To make a herbal tea with chaga:

• 3-5g of chaga per cup of water
• Boiling water (200-212f/93-100C)
• Steep for 5-15 minutes

Contraindications/cautions: Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding. Chaga is high in oxalates, which can increase the risk of kidney stones. Chaga may interact with blood sugar and diabetes medication.

Always consult a healthcare practitioner when consuming any new herb. Like all herb it is best to start with a little to make sure you are not intolerant.

Warning: This information has not been verified by Health Canada and should be considered for historical and educational purposes only.

Other uses: Soups, coffee substitute, ground chaga can be added to foods like smoothies.

Note: All of our chaga comes in nugget (chunks) form. We harvest our chaga sustainably, by always leaving a third of the chaga on the tree and not over harvesting an area.