We like our chaga mushroom sustainably harvested wild from the pristine Changbai Mountain region in North-East China here at SF (and sure, it’s because we want to bring you the best quality mushie, but to be honest its also because we take it ourselves! 😜).
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Chaga has been very widely researched for its anti-tumor activity in Asia and Eastern Europe, leading to these cultures utilising this mushroom in clinical therapy for such instances. Russian has especially used chaga for this purpose since the 16th century, especially for Hodgkin’s disease (especially when surgery has been too problematic or impossible). Clinical data has shown a positive effect when the mushroom has been thoroughly decocted (hard boiled) as is the traditional and effective method of extracting the medicine (we also utilise alcohol extraction to get the whole range of medicine from chaga). Studies on IBS and chaga showed a reducing in oxidative stress in lymphocytes, indicating the effectiveness of chaga’s immune and antioxidant function in reducing oxidative stress in the gut and the gut-associated lymphoid tissue.
Part of its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects are attributed to it being one of the best natural sources of the liver-cleansing, cell membrane-protecting, genoprotective and longevity enzymes known as superoxide dismutase (SOD). Chaga contains more SOD than other rich sources such as barley grass, seaweeds, marine oils and even some essential oils. SOD repairs cells and reduces the cellular damage caused by the most common free radical in the body called superoxide; this means that Chaga is amazing for reducing internal inflammation, regenerating/protecting the skin and other tissues in the body (great for eczema and psoriasis) and lessening pain associated with conditions such as arthritis, as well as potentially extending life span in those who consume it regularly. SOD is naturally occurring in human tissues, but declines with age, especially after age 30.
The list goes on, but I’m sure you get it, chaga is bloody amazing. We’ve got the individual mushie for you guys wanting to develop a deep relationship with this herb, otherwise it’s a major player in Mason’s.