Inonotus obliquus, commonly known as Chaga mushroom (a Latinisation of the Russian term чага), is a fungus in the Hymenochaetaceae family. It is parasitic on Birch and other trees. The sterile conk is irregularly formed and has the appearance of burnt charcoal. It is not the fruiting body of the fungus, but a mass of mycelium, mostly black due to the presence of massive amounts of melanin. The fertile fruiting body can be found very rarely as a resupinate (crustose) fungus on or near the clinker, usually appearing after the host tree is dead. Inonotus obliquus grows in birch forests of Russia, Korea, Eastern and Northern Europe, northern areas of the United States, in the North Carolina mountains and in Canada.

This batch is harvested in the Lapland forests of Finland.

Other names: Inonotus obliquus, Chaga, Clinker Polypore, Cinder Conk, Black Mass, Birch canker polypore.

 Traditionally, Chaga was grated into a fine powder and brewed as an herbal tea.

Chaga mushrooms are rich in a wide variety of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients, including: B-complex vitamins, vitamin D, potassium, rubidium, cesium, amino acids, fiber, copper, selenium, zinc, iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium.

Nutritional Value Per 100g: Energy 779KJ / 190kcal; Protein 3,63g; Fat 1,13g; Of which saturated fat 0,49g; Carbohydrates 12,84g; Of which sugars <0,5g; Fibre 57,21g; Sodium <0,01g

Do not take if:
- You are taking blood-thinning medications (eg, warfarin): Laboratory studies suggest that Chaga may cause additional effects.
- You are taking diabetic medications: Laboratory studies suggest that Chaga may also lower blood sugar, causing additional effects.
- You have kidney disease: Chaga is high in oxalates and may cause kidney problems in some individuals.

This item is not allowed in the following countries:

Taiwan