The Library · Vol. 01Entry No. 03· Chapter 01

Chaga Mushroom

Inonotus obliquus

A nutrient-dense fungus that grows on birch trees in cold climates. Prized for its high antioxidant content and traditional use in Siberian and Northern European folk medicine.

Active compounds

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Inonotus obliquusBotanical illustration

§ 1The molecules

Active compounds.

3 compounds · 7 statements

No.01

Betulinic Acid

Why this matters

№ 01Supports cellular health*
№ 02Supports the body's natural defenses*

No.02

Melanin

Why this matters

№ 01Potent antioxidant properties*
№ 02Supports skin health*
№ 03Protects against oxidative stress*

No.03

SOD

Superoxide Dismutase

Why this matters

№ 01One of the body's most important antioxidant enzymes*
№ 02Supports cellular protection from free radicals*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

§ 2Receipts

What the research shows.

1 citation

“Chaga has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Russia and Northern Europe. Laboratory studies have identified powerful antioxidant compounds including polyphenols and melanin. Preclinical research suggests Chaga may support the body's natural defenses against oxidative stress.”Mycobiology, 2023

§ 3Where it lives

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Lion's Mane Mushroom

Hericium erinaceus

A distinctive white, shaggy mushroom used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine.

HericenonesErinacinesβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan

№ 02 · CH.01

Reishi Mushroom

Ganoderma lucidum

Known as the 'mushroom of immortality' in traditional Chinese medicine, Reishi has been used for over 2,000 years to support longevity and overall wellness.

Ganoderic acidsβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucanPolysaccharides

№ 03 · CH.01

Chaga Mushroom

Inonotus obliquus

A nutrient-dense fungus that grows on birch trees in cold climates.

Betulinic AcidMelaninSuperoxide Dismutase

№ 04 · CH.01

Cordyceps Mushroom

Cordyceps militaris

A unique fungus traditionally used by Tibetan herdsmen and Olympic athletes alike.

3'-deoxyadenosineAdenosineβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan

№ 05 · CH.01

Turkey Tail Mushroom

Trametes versicolor

One of the most researched medicinal mushrooms, named for its colorful, fan-shaped appearance.

Polysaccharide-K (Krestin)Polysaccharopeptideβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan

№ 06 · CH.01

Maitake Mushroom

Grifola frondosa

Known as 'hen of the woods' for its feathery appearance.

D-Fractionβ-(1→3)(1→6)-glucan

№ 07 · CH.01

Shiitake Mushroom

Lentinula edodes

The second most cultivated mushroom worldwide, revered in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for over 1,000 years.

LentinanEritadenine

№ 08 · CH.01

White Button Mushroom

Agaricus bisporus

The world's most commonly consumed mushroom, White Button mushrooms contain unique compounds that support immune function.

Conjugated Linoleic AcidL-Ergothioneine

№ 09 · CH.01

Black Fungus

Auricularia auricula-judae

Also known as Wood Ear or Tree Ear mushroom, Black Fungus has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries.

Auricularia PolysaccharidesPrebiotic Fiber

№ 10 · CH.01

Royal Sun Mushroom

Agaricus blazei

Also called Himematsutake or 'Mushroom of the Sun', this Brazilian mushroom is revered in Japan for immune support.

β-(1→3)(1→6)-glucanBlazein

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