Chock-full of antioxidants, our Chaga Mushroom Powder is the go-to for immunity, radiant skin and reducing inflammation.
- Consciously sourced – thriving in cold environments, we source chaga mushroom from wild harvesters in Siberia.
- Australian made – we extract and package our chaga on our farm in Gippsland, Victoria.
- Hot water extracted – our chaga is extracted using hot water, making the medicinal qualities available for your body to use.
Growing on Birch trees in cold climates like Canada and Siberia, chaga has a burnt, charcoal-looking exterior contrasted by a vibrant orange interior. Some might say this is where it stores all the goodness.
Chaga is one of the powerful sources of antioxidants there is. It’s a potent adaptogen with current research exploring its potential to boost immunity, reduce inflammation and lower blood sugar. Not only that, it has a particularly high melanin content which is believed to promote health skin and slow the aging process.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Ingredients
Chaga mushroom (100%)
Available in
- 50g Pouch
- 100g Pouch
How to use
Add our chaga mushroom powder to your coffee, tea, smoothie or whatever’s on the menu. We recommend having ½ teaspoon daily, but it’s always best to consult a GP or healthcare professional before using our Chaga Mushroom Powder supplement.
FAQs
What is hot water extraction?
When we eat mushrooms in their raw form, the medicinal compounds are hard for the body to digest. By putting mushrooms through a hot water extraction process, it breaks down their nutrients making them more available for your body to use. We wrote an article about it here: mushroom powder vs extract.
Are there any side effects of chaga mushroom?
Chaga is considered a safe mushroom to use in your diet with side effects being rare and minor. But as with anything, it’s best to consult your doctor or medical practitioner before incorporating chaga into your diet.
Can children and pregnant women use chaga mushroom?
We’re mushroom farmers, not doctors. So, health advice isn’t our area of expertise. If you’re an expecting mother or have children, it’s best to consult your doctor before using cordyceps supplements in your diet.
Is there any research on the nutritional and medicinal value of chaga?
There are some exciting (albeit early) findings emerging about Chaga…
Najafzadeh, M., Reynolds, P. D., Baumgartner, A., Jerwood, D., & Anderson, D. (2007). Chaga mushroom extract inhibits oxidative DNA damage in lymphocytes of patients with inflammatory bowel disease. BioFactors, 31(3‐4), 191-200.
Ko, S. K., Jin, M., & Pyo, M. Y. (2011). Inonotus obliquus extracts suppress antigen-specific IgE production through the modulation of Th1/Th2 cytokines in ovalbumin-sensitized mice. Journal of ethnopharmacology, 137(3), 1077–1082. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2011.07.024 associated with colitis in mice. Food Science and Biotechnology, 21(5), 1235-1241.
Arata, S., Watanabe, J., Maeda, M., Yamamoto, M., Matsuhashi, H., Mochizuki, M., ... & Inagaki, M. (2016). Continuous intake of the Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) aqueous extract suppresses cancer progression and maintains body temperature in mice. Heliyon, 2(5), e00111.
Debnath, T., Hasnat, M. A., Pervin, M., Lee, S. Y., Park, S. R., Kim, D. H., ... & Lim, B. O. (2012). Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) grown on germinated brown rice suppresses inflammation.