Chaga has been a part of folk medicine in Russia, Poland, China and numerous Baltic countries for many centuries. Researchers are studying its traditional use as an adaptogen as well as its support for skin, respiratory, and digestive health.*

Chaga was documented by Chinese herbalist Shen Nong in his herbal texts as early as the first century B.C.E. In addition to supporting healthy energy levels and a balanced stress response ("adaptogenic" qualities), chaga contains several anti-oxidant compounds and has a beneficial impact on the immune system.* It has become a subject of study for its apparent affinity for epitheleal tissues, including the skin, lungs, and lower digestive tract--suggesting that chaga can support rejuvenation and recovery from irritation in these areas.*

Chaga is traditionally grated and brewed to make a coffee-like beverage. Because several of its medicinal compounds reside in its cell walls, an extraction process--such as tincturing or fermentation--is needed to ensure the widest spectrum of constituents be bio-available.*