Source
Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) grows on birch trees in the circumboreal regions of Europe and Asia. It is a popular folk medicine in Siberia and has recently started attracting clinical attention for its potential benefits in the treatment of cancer and immune disorders as well as its uses in natural skincare.
Science
Inonotus obliquus is rich in B-complex vitamins and triterpene compounds which have beneficial effects on inflammation and cell health. These triterpenes have been clinically proven to cause tumor cells to self-destruct without harming healthy cells. They also have immunomodulatory properties, helping the body’s immune system respond to stressors in a healthy way, which may help to control inflammation. Studies have shown chaga mushroom can protect cells from oxidative stress and inhibit premature cell aging.
Studies
Heliyon, May 2016, e00111
Molecules and cells, May 2011, pages 423-429
Nutrition research and practice, June 2010, pages 177-182
Phytotherapy Research, December 2009, pages 1784-1789
Mycobiology, August 2005, pages 158-162
