About Chaga Mushroom Powder Organic
Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) comes from the northern regions of Scandinavia. The mushroom is harvested in winter when the active ingredients are at their strongest.
The ‘diamond of the forest’ has been used by the Ainu people of East Asia for at least 600 years, perhaps longer.
Chaga helps with stiff muscles, supports the immune system and aids digestion. Chaga contains many different active substances, such as antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phenols and enzymes that can be used very well for powerful teas and tinctures.
Our Chaga comes directly from the forests of Sweden where it is harvested and dried.
Storage and shelf life
Chaga will last 10-12 months when store in a cool dried place. They will last longer if frozen. We recommend using a glass container with a tight seal.
Shipping and delivery
The product is available for delivery and pick up from our store in de Pijp.
The product is delivered in recycled paper bags.
Nutricional information
Chaga’s nutiritional value is very dependpent upon how it is consumed. For example, Chaga has nearly no calories when served as a tea. When consumed unextracted, 100g of Chaga has:
Energy 350 kcal
Total fat 0g
Total Carbohydrate 80g
Protein 10g
How to use
In order to unlock and enjoy all of the amazing benefits of the Chaga mushroom, an extraction process is required to break down the cells and release the beneficial ingredients that lie within.
The easiest way to do so is by a hot water extraction. Pour hot water in a cup with Chaga powder and allow 15-20 minutes to fully extract into the water.
Other interesting information
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Chaga mushroom benefits: The facts. (2014, September 19)
https://chagahq.com/chaga-mushroom-benefits/
Chung, M. J., Chung, C.-K., Jeong, Y., & Ham, S.-S. (2010, June 29). Anticancer activity of subfractions containing pure compounds of chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) extract in human cancer cells and in Balbc/c mice bearing sarcoma-180 cells. Nutrition Research and Practice, 4(3), 177-182
https://synapse.koreamed.org/search.php?where=aview&id=10.4162/nrp.2010.4.3.177&code=0161NRP&vmode=FULL
Group, E. (2016, June 24). Chaga mushroom: The immune-boosting superfood
https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/chaga-mushroom-the-immune-boosting-superfood/
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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19427495
Health benefits of chaga mushrooms. (n.d.)
https://www.annandachaga.com/pages/chagahealthbenefits
