Chaga Extract (Inonotus obliquus) : 1 fl oz: F
About 50 dropperfuls per bottle. That's dropperfuls, not drops. Chaga is an irregularly shaped mushroom that commonly grows in northern regions on birch, alder and beech trees. It is not cultivated but wild crafted. It has been used for centuries in Russia as a cancer cure, often stomach and lung cancer, as well as for common stomach ailments such as gastritis, ulcers and general pain. Water decoctions have even been used in colonics for lower bowel problems. Scientific research regarding the effects of chaga have centered around its common folk uses. The most recent and definitive analytical work on chaga has been performed by Dr. Kirsti Kahlos, a pharmacognycist at the School of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Finland. Kahlos and her colleagues found a wide variety of active triterpenes. Of those, the most active was specified as inotodiol. Other researchers have found active polysaccharides, a common occurrence in most medicinal mushrooms. Scientific research has confirmed some of the primary folk uses. Kahlos and others have found significant anti-cancer activity against specific tumor systems. Kahlos also found activity against specific influenza viruses. Chaga has shown anti-inflammatory activity which it is believed could be responsible for some of its benefits to the stomach and bowels. We offer Fungi Perfecti’s alcohol-based medicinal mushroom extracts, in 1 fluid ounce bottles, made from pure mushroom mycelium cultured on Certified Organic brown rice. 30 drops of extract is equivalent to 1 gram of mushroom mycelium/fruitbodies, and can be consumed directly or mixed into your favorite beverage. Recommended use: 15 to 30 drops, twice per day. Since 1980, Fungi Perfecti has been at the forefront of the gourmet and medicinal mushroom movement. Founder Paul Stamets, author of the definitive text “Growing Gourmet & Medicinal Mushrooms,” has pioneered the cultivation of many unique strains of medicinal fungi. Strains are continuously tested at our research and production facility. Located at the base of the pristine Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, our 17 acre farm on the Puget Sound is the ideal site for the isolation and adaptation of potent new mushroom strains from the wild. Fungi Perfecti is dedicated to making the best medicinal mushroom products, and uses only the highest quality ingredients. All of our products are Certified Organic by the Washington State Organic Food Certification Program. They are free of pesticides, heavy metals and other contaminants and Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). They are also Kosher Certified. Cultivated and processed under environmentally controlled laboratory conditions, you can be assured that you are getting a bona-fide product of the highest quality. 'Fungi Perfecti, owned by mycologist and author Paul Stamets, is the best all-round source for medicinal mushroom products and information.' - Dr. Andrew Weil. Please refer to our Mycomedicinal Info page for mor