Ösel Birch Nordic Organic Chaga Mushroom (Powder)– 100% Wild

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Sold as “Ösel Birch Nordic Organic Chaga Mushroom (Powder)– 100% Wild Harvested Organic Mushroom, 3.5 oz – Whole Raw Chaga for Stress Relief – Memory & Liver… (Chaga Powder)”

Raw unprocessed Chaga mushroom is hand-picked from the wilds of Estonia forests. This raw chaga mushroom grows for 10-20 years on birch trees into a hard woody mass. Chaga chunks also grow on maple and ash trees, but the best comes straight from the birch trees of Estonia. It is thought the dark appearance of this apoptogenic fungus is derived from melanin absorbed from its host birch trees. Chaga is known for many of its health benefits: Starting your day with mushroom tea, you will experience an energizing lift and an increase in stamina. Chaga tea supports good digestion and improves the body’s ability to detoxify. It also strengthens the immune system to help you cope with stress & bring more creativity into your work. Raw unprocessed Chaga mushroom is hand-picked from the wilds of Estonia forests. Benefits of Consuming Chaga: Chaga mushrooms are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help in Stress Relief Immune Support Support Digestion Body Detoxification Supports Respiratory Well Being Boost Energy & Sharpen Mental Clarity Directions: Use 4 chunks each time in 1L of water. This should provide approximately 3 cups of Chaga. The chunks needs to be steeped for at least 30 mins in simmering water. Wait until the tea becomes dark reddish-brown before consuming. If you want to extract all of the benefits, simmer over low heat for up to 8 hours. You can store leftover chaga tea in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. The chaga cubes can be reused several times more, until the color fades. Safety Warning: DON’T drink this tea if you are taking any blood pressure medications. Pregnant women should also avoid using herbal tea as there is little research on whether it is safe during pregnancy.