Because of its close association with birch trees, chaga is often referred to as the “Birch mushroom”. Unlike most mushrooms, chaga is a polypore, a fungus with pores instead of gills. It has the appearance of a black and irregular cracked mass that grows on tree trunks. Chaga is a fungal parasite which draws its nutrients out of living trees, rather than from the ground. Fungi digest food outside their bodies by releasing enzymes into the surrounding environment, breaking down organic matter into a form the fungus can then absorb. Research on chaga shows a similar pattern with respect to its effect on tumors. In ancient Slavic language chaga was called “Gaga” which meant “a lip”, so this might be the reason for its current name. This is a mushroom that commonly grows in northern regions on birch, alder and beech trees. However, only Birch chaga can be used for medical purpose. Chaga’s purifying and healing properties have been known in Russia since 16th century. Currently many people in Siberia still brew and drink Chaga mushroom tea instead of usual black tea or coffee. It’s been noticed that in areas where people regularly drink chaga tea, the rate of cancerous diseases among the local folk is much lower than in neighboring regions. Also problems related to the stomach among those local folks are almost unheard of. Many people in Siberia who drink chaga daily, usually live very long, some even over 100 years. Chaga mushroom is a primary adaptogen, cancer fighter, immune system modulator, antitumor agent, gastrointestinal tonifier, longevity tonic and genoprotective agent (DNA-shielding). Main distinction of chaga from other medicinal mushrooms is that it is composed of a complex of antioxidant pigments (chromogens) which is not found in other mushrooms. Russian Pharmacopea’s primary requirement for chaga quality is a Chromogenic complex content that is more than 10%. If the content is lower such chaga is not considered to be able to heal and is not allowed to be used for medicinal application. Raw Siberian chaga mushroom has up to 18% of Chromogenic complex proving that it is indeed a very strong antioxidant. There are many other biologically active substances in chaga that make chaga mushroom so powerful. These are polysaccharids, alkalines, phytonutrients, organic acids and many important minerals and microelements such as calcium, zinc, magnesium, chrome and others. Various substances found in chaga possess powerful anticancer and antitumor properties. Many of anticancer properties are now being attributed to beta glucans and melanin. Chaga has a high level of melanin that protects DNA and fights radiation by activating a pineal gland. Oh Ki Nam Chaga Co. is dedicated in offering the best collectible products in the world market. At Oh Ki Nam Chaga Co., they pride themselves not only on the products they make, but on their ability to deliver the best products to their customers when they need them. Instead on just focusing on maximizing profit, Oh Ki Nam Chaga is focused on providing quality products, employment opportunities, important goods and services to society.
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