Chaga mushroom – Inonotus obliquus – the birch loving mushroom that does not look like one, is an ancient remedy that has been valued for its many health benefits for centuries. You will find it while ...

Foraging is trendy right now. I get the appeal. Exploring the woods and stumbling upon a chanterelle patch is the most fun. It makes me feel like an old-timey prospector who finally struck it rich. I ...

Chaga mushrooms are a birch-tree fungus from cold climates that people have used for centuries, and they’re now commonly consumed as tea or supplements. Animal and test-tube studies suggest chaga ...

The chaga mushroom grows on birch trees throughout the northern hemisphere. Possible benefits may include lowering cholesterol levels, supporting immune function, and reducing blood pressure. Chaga ...

Inonotus obliquus, commonly known as the Chaga mushroom, is a parasitic fungus primarily found on birch trees in temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Serbia, Northern ...

After enjoying a cup of chaga tea, contributor Andie Bulman wanted to know more about this trendy fungus. (Submitted by Alex Wilkie) Foraging is trendy right now. I get the appeal. Exploring the woods ...