Circa Chaga
Inonotus obliquus is a parasitic fungus that grows primarily on birch trees in cold northern climates. Unlike conventional mushrooms, the part used medicinally is the sterile conk — a dense, charcoal-black mass formed over many years of growth. This slow maturation concentrates extraordinary levels of bioactive compounds, particularly its unique melanin complex and betulinic acid derived from the birch host. Chaga's ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score is among the highest of any natural substance, making it a premier antioxidant ingredient. Its immune-modulating beta-glucans and anti-inflammatory properties round out a comprehensive health profile.
