Treats cancer, balances the immune system, detoxification, diabetic modulation, anti-tumor, intestinal worms and more
The chaga mushroom is well known for its huge load of immune stimulating phytochemicals and betulin that can be consumed as a tea. Some of these compounds are derived from the birch tree and bark it consumes and concentrates in its flesh.
The chaga fungus has some of the highest amounts of anti-oxidants of any substance consumed by man. Siberian folk medicine and modern uses of a tea made from Chaga fungus include:
* boosting the immune system
* treating stomach diseases
* Intestinal worms
* Liver and heart ailments
* Cancers including those of the breast, liver, uterine, and gastric
* Hypertension
* Diabetes
* anti-tumor activity
* The active compound inotodiol which works against influenza A and B viruses and cancer cells.
* Activity against HIV-1
* As an anti-inflammatory
Some experts claim the Chaga is the best anti-cancer mushroom of all.
Properties and Ingredients of Chaga include:
* Polysaccharides that enhance the immune system; treat cancer, live, HIV virus and other bacterial and viral infections.
* Betulinic acid to counter viral infections and tumors
* Triterpenes to lower cholesterol, improve circulation, detoxify the liver, treat hepatitis, bronchitis, asthma, and coughs.
* Germanium (a free-radical scavenger) to cleanse the blood, normalize blood pressure, and prevent tumors.
* Other nucleosides, phytonutrients, minerals, and amino acids including saponin, magnesium, chromium, iron, kalium, beta-glucan, inotodiol, isoprenoid, and others.
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