Chaga mushrooms in herbal medicine
Medicinal mushrooms are amazing substances. From lion's mane to chagas, mushrooms are packed full of healing properties.
Mushrooms have been used in herbal medicine for thousands of years, especially in Chinese medicine and other cultures. It's time we all catch on to the benefits of mushrooms.
Chaga mushrooms fight cancer
Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) extract is shown to have strong anti-tumor properties. It is a useful natural treatment for cancer.
In studies using mice, chaga extract reduced existing tumors by 60%.
Chaga isolates have been shown to suppress the growth of certain skin and lung cancers. Chaga works to shrink existing tumors and prevent new ones from forming. Best results come from taking chaga several times a day over a period of weeks or months.
Chaga also affects metabolism and body temperature.
Middle aged mice that received chaga extract lost weight, had an increase in temperature, and their metabolism rates went up. Since obesity, metabolism, temperature, and certain cancers are related, this is exciting news.
Chaga mushrooms can fight cancer and obesity at the same time! More research is underway, and I look forward to hearing what the scientists discover.
More about Chaga
Chaga contains substances that are involved in cell growth, metabolism, embryonic development, immune response, and other activities that support a healthy body.
It is used to reduce fats in the blood, to protect the heart, to bring energy to the muscles, and regulate immunity. Chaga does all this and more without side effects.
Chaga is used as a natural remedy for heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health problems. It is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and a strong antioxidant.
Chaga is water-soluble and can be made into tea.
Chaga is most often found growing on the trunks of mature live birch trees but also grows on beech, alder, elm, and poplar. It is best to harvest in the cold winter months when nutrients and healing properties are most dense.
If you have been reading my Every Green Herb blog for a while, then you know we grow and sell a variety of herbs, but we also buy a lot, too. Try our favorite herbal suppliers for quality and value.
Scientists are studying the effects of herbs, mushrooms, and sea vegetables more than ever before. They have proved what herbalists have always known - herbal medicine is a good way to find healing, especially in a world of increasing disease and health problems.
*Taking high doses of chaga can affect blood clotting and the liver. Always do you research before using any herbal remedy especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking other medicines.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4946216/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8124789/
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