🍄 Chaga Mushroom | Antioxidant Shield & Vital Strength | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Botanical Profile: Common Name: Chaga Mushroom, Botanical Name: Inonotus obliquus, Family: Hymenochaetaceae, Plant Part Used: Sclerotium (woody conk, wild-harvested from birch trees)

✨ Key Benefits:

🛡️ Antioxidant Protection – Extremely high in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and polyphenols, chaga helps combat oxidative stress and aging.
💪 Immune Strength – Supports immune resilience and adaptive defense through beta-glucans and polysaccharides.
🔥 Anti-Inflammatory – Traditionally used to calm systemic inflammation and support joint comfort.
⚡ Sustained Energy – Provides steady, non-caffeinated vitality and stamina.
🌿 Digestive & Liver Support – Promotes detoxification and digestive balance.

📌 Common Uses:

• Longevity Tonic: Consumed in traditional Siberian and Asian medicine as a daily tea for vitality.

• Immune Modulator: Helps balance immune responses, beneficial for resilience during seasonal stress.

• Adaptogen: Used for endurance, energy balance, and stress adaptation.

• Skin Health: Antioxidants may protect and rejuvenate skin, reducing oxidative damage.

⚠️ Important Note:

• Chaga may interact with blood-thinning or diabetes medications — consult a practitioner if using pharmaceuticals.

• Should be consumed in moderation as a concentrated tonic.

🌼 Available Forms:

• Dried Chaga Chunks (for tea decoction)

• Powder (for blends, smoothies, and extracts)

• Extract (tincture or dual-extraction)