Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) Chaga mushroom,  has been used in folk medicine in Russia and other European countries for generations. Chaga draws nutrients from the tree it grows on and extracts the medicines from the inner layers of the bark. The active constituents are thought to be a combination of things but most importantly, betulinic acid. "Betulinic acid' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betulinic_acid Chaga starts it’s growth in the heart of the birch and slowly grows outward, over time Chaga resembles a charred knuckle protruding from the tree. Trees are the most powerful living beings in the world, some living over 10,000 years, and chaga draws it’s nutrients directly from this life force. Chaga has been said to: calm the nervous system have a positive effect against cancerous tumors positively affect various stomach diseases and ulcers stimulate the immune system reduce inflamation enhance liver health fight viruses be antibacterial be particularly high in copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, zinc, and iron. In Russia,chaga was approved for public use against cancer by the Medical Academy of Science in Moscow in 1955. In addition to these many benefits chaga is also a great source of antioxidants, which are said to have anti-aging properties, fight free radical and oxidative stress. Some of the reported uses of the Chaga Mushroom:
 • allergy relief • Anti-aging • Anti-bacterial • Anti-Cancer, including lymphatic support • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-oxidant • Anti-tumor • Anti-viral • Arthritis • Asthma • Blood Pressure High (Hypertension) • Blood Pressure Low (Hypotension) • Blood Purification • Bronchitis • Cardio-Vascular • Crohn’s Disease • Diabetes • Fungal Growth • Heart Disease • Indegestion • Immune Support • Indegestion • Influenza • Intestinal Worms • Kidney support • Lowering Cholesterol • Liver support • Lung support • Pain Relief • Parasites • Sleep Cycle Support • Skin Ailments • Stomach Ailments • Yeast infections
 Chaga Mushroom can be found on white and yellow Birch trees in Canada the United States and Russia. Chaga mushrooms have the highest antioxidant concentration of any known natural food, more than the blueberry or the Acai Berry. Chaga boosts the immune system and helps detox the body. The antioxidants in Chaga tea can help guard the body against free radicals, environmental toxins, premature aging, Hypertension and cancer. Chaga has the highest reported Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) score of all natural foods or oils. The FDA has recommended that people should increase their antioxidant consumption to 7,000 ORAC units a day to help lower their risk of developing Cancer. Chaga can give a person a boost of energy to begin the day. But, Chaga tea contains no caffeine. Chaga is a good source of rare vitamins D and B, and many minerals. Chaga is a natualizer, a regulator a normalizer. Chaga,works to balances what is out of balance. Chaga is not, a quick fix a cure all or a hoax. As you get to know Chaga you change the way you live, quite naturally

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