Annanda Mushroom Forum - Mushroom Blog — chaga

Chaga mushroom, scientifically known as Inonotus obliquus, is a type of fungus that grows on birch trees in cold regions like Siberia, Alaska, and northern Canada. While it may not be the most visually appealing mushroom, it is highly regarded for its numerous health benefits. In this blog post, we will explore the incredible power of Chaga mushroom and how it can improve your overall well-being.  What makes Chaga mushroom so special? Chaga mushroom is packed with a wide range of bioactive compounds that contribute to its health-promoting properties. One of the most notable compounds found in Chaga is betulinic...

Heather and Blair from Annanda Chaga have been harvesting Birch chaga and promoting the benefits of chaga mushroom long before Chaga became popular.  Annanda Chaga has been recognized as having one of the best reputations in the business and a trusted source of Canadian chaga for almost 10 years.   From our humble beginnings back in 2012 we wrote a heartfelt testimony entitled "Harvesting to Heal" which celebrates our enthusiasm and trials of a small Canadian family company trying to spread awareness about the benefits of chaga mushroom to the world.  Consider this blog to be a seasoned update to our initial...

Don't fall prey to 'Instant' or 'extracted' Chaga powder.  You can still get your Chaga On even when time is a constraint. The further we stray from the balance of nature, for the sake of convenience, the more out of balance we become.  Working with mushrooms in there natural state, making your own mushroom tea, where you control the temperature and take the time, the care and attention to detail.  Only then do we begin to appreciate that we are not just making a healing tonic, but are in fact creating our own modern day version of a healing ritual. ...