Meet Chaga, Arctic Birch Fungus

Meet Chaga, Arctic Birch Fungus
Chaga is only found on birch trees in cold climates. Oleg Znamenskiy /Shutterstock
Conan Milner
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Until recently, chaga was virtually unknown to anyone outside a cold climate. Today, it is promoted across the Internet as a miraculous cure all.

From tall tales to made up research, chaga has acquired some widely circulated puff on the road from obscurity, but it has also demonstrated genuine merit. The fungus has a history of traditional use among several cultures, and modern evidence for healing potential.

Conan Milner
Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
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