Chaga is the King of Mushrooms and “Gift of Heaven” according to Siberian Shamans

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a mushroom most commonly found on birch trees, and can grow there for up to 80 years. Different from other mushrooms, it grows its sclerotium or mycelium on the outside of the tree, instead of inside. It is believed by some to be parasitic, but by others to instead live symbiotically with the host tree.
Since time unremembered it has been used by the native people that lived in areas where it is found for a wide range of treatments both internally and externally in a poultice. In fact, it was one of the two mushrooms found on Ozti the Iceman.
Even up into the modern day people in Eastern Europe, Russia, Canada and Northen USA have used it regularly for hundreds or thousands of years.
In 1955, the Russian Medical Academy of Science recognized Chaga as a medical treatment. Then in 1968, Alexander Solzhenitsyn (famous for The Gulag Archipelago, attributed to being part of what brought down the USSR) wrote a novel, Cancer Ward, that was translated into English. This introduced the West to the benefits of this amazing mushroom.
Chaga May Be One of the Best Mushrooms for Healthy Immune Function*
- Antioxidant*
- Inflammation Modulating*
- Reduces DNA Damage*
- Immune System Support*
- Helps Support Apoptosis, Programmed Cell Death*
Russian research found that “Compounds produced from this mushroom are characterized by the widest range of antiviral activity” against various strains of Influeza.*[1]
One study found these effects comparable to the pharmaceutical Tamiflu.[2]* It’s even been investigated for having effects on the virus that changed the world.[2]* The different viruses it’s been shown to affect is a growing list. This includes extracts inhibiting the reproduction of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV).[3]*
It’s also been long used for parasitic infections.[3]*
Out of control growths within the body are affected by lending antioxidant support, increasing cellular apoptosis, stimulating the immune system and more.[4]* The many mechanisms by which Chaga appears to work is extensive and only beginning to be studied in detail.

From Inonotus obliquus – from folk medicine to clinical use in the Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine [3]
Chaga Supports Insulin Sensitivity
The second main area of effect for Chaga outside of the immune system, is in blood sugar and insulin sensitivity.* That same antioxidant and inflammation-modulation occurs within these systems.
Effects are wide ranging here too. This includes lowered glucose levels, lowered leptin levels, and decreased pancreatic damage and protection of islet cells.[3]* This was primarily just in mouse and rat models however.
There’s also some research showing Chaga’s effects on lipid levels, showing decreased LDL and increased HDL cholesterols.[4]*
A Wide Range of Other Effects
That’s just some of the effects. Here’s a few more:
- Gastrointestinal Support*
- Liver Protective*
- Neuro-protective – Helps support Optimal Cognitive Function[3,8]*
- Anti-Fatigue Activity*
- Both a Jing and Shen Tonic Herb according to Chinese Medicine*
- DNA protective*

The Many Compounds Inside Chaga
All of this action is because of the many compounds found inside of Chaga which include:
- Superoxide Dismutase (Contains 25 to 50 times SOD as other mushrooms)
- Lanosterols
- Inositols
- Inotodiol
- Ergosterol
- Melanin (the same thing that darkens skin)
- Betulin and Betulinic Acid
- Triterpenes
- Polysaccharides including 29+ types of Beta Glucans (Supports Immune System)
- Many Minerals (High in Potassium, Rubidium, Cesium, Zinc, Germanium, Silicon and others. Note that natural cesium is not radioactive and happens to be anti-cancerous and very alkaline.)
- Vitamins B2, B3, K and D2
- Soluble and Insoluble Fibers
While there are commonalities with other medicinal mushrooms like having polysaccharides and triterpenoids, there are a few compounds that makes Chaga stand out from the rest such as inotodiol, melanin and betulin.
Chaga contains vanillic acid which gives it a slightly vanilla like flavor. Thus, you can combine with vanilla extracts to help bring out this flavor.

How Our Chaga Extract Powder is Processed
These Chaga mushrooms are wildcrafted from birch trees. Real mushrooms are used, rather than mycelium grown on grain.
These mushrooms are then extracted with both alcohol and water in the ratio of eight kilos of mushrooms used to produce one kilo of this powder. Many Chaga products on the market are just powdered Chaga, which the body cannot absorb due to chitin. It must be processed for best use. Our extract goes through the following steps specifically:
- The whole Chaga mushrooms are chopped down into smaller pieces.
- These pieces are placed into a stainless steel pressurized vessel where they are cooked in ethanol at 75°C or 167°F for three hours. The alcohol is then recaptured.
- After the ethanol process, they are cooked at 80°C or 176°F hot water for two to three hours. This liquid is filtered and collected. Then this decoction process is repeated three times.
- All liquids are combined, then centrifuged to remove any residues.
- The filtered liquid is placed in a vacuum at 55°C or 131°F for around two hours to concentrate it in a ratio of 8 to 1.
- This concentrated liquid is spray dried at 180°C or 356°F to become a powder.
- This Chaga mushroom powder is then tested in quality control to verify it meets the specifications.
All this is why one customer Aaron T. said, “I’ve tried chaga from several different sources before. This is definitely the best chaga I’ve ever tried. It mixes more smoothly than any other chaga that I’ve had. It also has the best taste and even though it is more expensive than some of the ones I’ve tried you really only need to use 1/4 of a teaspoon so it still lasts pretty good.”

How to Use Our Chaga Extract
Each bag of Chaga extract powder is 30-grams or just over one ounce. The recommended dose is 500mg to 1000mg per day which is roughly equal to 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon.
At this dose, each bag will last 30 to 60 days.
Add Chaga to tea, coffee, juices, smoothies or consume it straight. Its taste is somewhat like that of chocolate and coffee.
Logan’s personal method is to combine Chaga along with He Shou Wu and Maca in coffee each morning. More details here.


Benji Hill (verified owner) –
Amazing stuff
Brain and body like it
Thanks!
Stewart A Kingsley (verified owner) –
This is a great product as it is ready to use and does beat the raw process.
Duane Dhillon (verified owner) –
Good quality
Asma (verified owner) –
EXCELLENT PRODUCTS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, CAME ON TIME.
Daryl (verified owner) –
Excellent product and customer service!
John Ericson (verified owner) –
Lost Empire Herbs high quality Chaga has allowed me to stay more active and energetic than I expected at the age of 68.
Dana Ingram (verified owner) –
Would like to have a little more based on the money spent.
customer (verified owner) –
Amazing…this supplement has helped so much with minimizing my hair from going gray.
customer (verified owner) –
It’s my favorite mushroom since I got it, especially in morning coffee or even by itself.
William (verified owner) –
Fell better after adding to morning cup of coffee
Richard Snook (verified owner) –
This is top of the line you only need to use 1/8 of a teaspoon. It works great for stress
John Ericson (verified owner) –
Chaga is mainstay of my Herb/Health Regime
Eduardo Rosado (verified owner) –
Product is as expected
Kristina Shaffer (verified owner) –
We love your herbs.
Katherine Minerva (verified owner) –
Keeps me healthy, give me energy.
Joe ONeill (verified owner) –
Great product
Jodell Augustyn (verified owner) –
Consistent quality products.
Bobby Hughes (verified owner) –
This herb is fantastic!
Ted Hayes (verified owner) –
I will keep using
Kathy Huben (verified owner) –
Found out about chaga from a relative who had cancer. Research is being done using the mushroom. I was diagnosed with cancer and found this site decided to give it a try. Have been taking it for 3 months , not sure how much it is helping at this point but not willing to stop. Hopefully time will tell.
Justin Snyder –
How much chaga are you taking Kathy?
Aaron T (verified owner) –
I’ve tried chaga from several different sources before. This is definitely the best chaga I’ve ever tried. It mixes more smoothly than any other chaga that I’ve had. It also has the best taste and even though it is more expensive than some of the ones I’ve tried you really only need to use 1/4 of a teaspoon so it still lasts pretty good. Though I’ve tried certain other products as well and can’t solely atribute to the chaga I almost never get sick now and I’ve certainly gotten sick a lot less since I started taking chaga. I recommend giving it a try and comparing it to whatever kinds of chaga you’ve had in the past.
Kurt P (verified owner) –
I enjoy chaga and many other products from Lost Empire Herbs. They are a trusted source.
Jim M. (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this product! I add it to my coffee and my smoothies. It is a potenent immune booster. Lost Empire Herbs takes it one step further by offering it in an 8:1 extract. Don’t take my word for it, try it yourself and leave a comment here with your findings.
Van Naidu (verified owner) –
Great product. I love the taste and especially with my black coffee in the morning. I have it in most days before my workout at the gym.1
Greg (verified owner) –
Chaga can be a strange mushroom to know if you are receiving benefits from, at least right away. I am an enormous fan of consuming mushrooms as I know the benefits are protecting us from DNA damage and boosting immunity. I was diagnosed with MS a few years back and wanted to find non pharmaceutical ways to help. I ran into both Chaga and Lion’s Mane as natural ways to boost the nervous system so I began using it. As I said, you may not get an immediate and noticeable boost that you may expect from something like Pine Pollen. However, I do believe regular and patient use of Chaga will give you benefits to whatever your goal may be, as I have improved my symptoms from MS by incorporating it.
John Jones (verified owner) –
We sent the Chaga overseas to my wife’s sister as she has uterine cancer so I can’t testify to the quality or strength . We find our own here in Vermont and have used it mainly as tea but sometimes powdered and consumed with food.
Handher (verified owner) –
Love , lost Empire Herbs is the best
Jake Brindle (verified owner) –
I’m very impressed with the results of chaga! I’m a firm believer in the benefits that this mushroom offers!
I mix it in my coffee for an added benefit to my day.
Bonita Khmara (verified owner) –
We always make Chaga lattes and drink in the afternoon for great energy pick up.
Caue Custodio (verified owner) –
Superior product. Thanks to this I stopped being sick all the time. Also my meditation practices took another level. Will buy this stuff till I die!!
Zane Christopher –
Caue, please also try Gotu Kola for meditation when you can. We will be releasing it very soon but get some before that from someone else if possible. All I have to say is wow…
Don Frey –
I thought I was buying the best mushroom powders and blends from another source on the web and these guys at lost empire herbs have superior benefit over the other places I have purchased.
Karyn Weese –
I recently read “The Cure is in The Forest” by Cass Ingram, M.D., which reviews the many benefits of Chaga in great detail. Bud Karas is a trusted friend as well as an experienced health/ wellness advisor — and I highly value his opinions and research. I strongly encourage everyone to try Chaga and discover its many beneficial healing properties. Thank you Bud!
walter Bud Karas –
another great product no sunburn for me been using for years spent 4 weeks in costa rica with friend never wore a shirt never got burned once turned my friends Donny Lalonde ex boxing champ and trainer on to it as they run at beach everyday NO SUN BURN thanks again
walter kara –
love it been uing for one year i never get sunburned
Griffin –
I got a sample from one of the awesome owners a year ago or more when they were testing this And made a tea. I took it for a week. It tasted good and felt a slight perk In my body after 4th day (wish I had more :P) I was also taking shilijit pine pollen and black ant powder which all have different body feelings and effects. I saw on wiki shortly after that ethanol is needed for a more effective extract. Tincture maybe? The medical research behind this and shilijit is comprehensive and makes me happy to take them.
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Amazing…this supplement has helped so much with minimizing my hair from going gray.