Chaga (Inonotus Obliquus): The King of Herbs

Chaga (inonotus obliquus), which is a fungus or mushroom that grows on birch, is grown in the wild in Russia. It is a parasite to these trees and usually kills them within five to seven months. Ironically, although chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a parasite to birch, it is commonly used to try to help people alleviate gastrointestinal issues like gastritis and ulcers. Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is thought to be one of the oldest herbs used by humans as a form of medicine. Known in Asia as “the king of herbs,” chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is also an adaptogen.

Adaptogens are thought to help the body and mind. Some use adaptogens like chaga (Inonotus obliquus) to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, fatigue and stress. They are thought to bring the body and mind some balance. Although chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is an adaptogen that works well with the cardiovascular system, other adaptogens can also help with your metabolism, lungs, kidneys, memory, among other things. Many believe adaptogens have numerous benefits like alleviating ulcers, jaundice, and even coughs and colds.