Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a deeply revered medicinal mushroom, traditionally used in Chinese, Siberian and Nordic herbalism. Rich in beta glucans, antioxidants like superoxide dismutase (SOD), and adaptogenic compounds, Chaga supports healthy immune function, resilience to stress, and vitality. SuperFeast Chaga is wild-harvested from mature birch trees in China’s Changbai Mountains and dual-extracted for full-spectrum benefits.
What is Chaga Mushroom?
Chaga isn’t your average mushroom—it’s a rugged, charcoal-like growth known as a sclerotia, formed through a long-standing relationship with birch trees in cold, wild forests. Drawing deep nourishment from its host tree, this woody fungus has been used for generations across Taoist and Siberian traditions to build inner strength and adaptability.
At SuperFeast, we honour this heritage by sourcing Dì Dào (地道) Chaga from pristine birch forests in the high altitudes of China’s Changbai Mountain. After 8 to 10 years of slow maturation, our Chaga is ready—rich, concentrated, and deeply restorative.
Top 5 Supportive Qualities of Chaga
1. Immune System Support
Chaga is rich in naturally occurring beta glucans and polysaccharides, which are traditionally known to support the body’s immune defences and maintain resilience during seasonal transitions and times of change.
Traditionally used to support healthy immune system function and adaptability.
2. Antioxidant Richness
Often referred to as one of nature’s richest sources of antioxidants, Chaga contains high levels of SOD (superoxide dismutase), which helps the body stay strong in the face of oxidative stress and daily wear and tear.
Supports the body’s natural defence against free radical damage.
3. Stress Response + Energy Support
As a revered adaptogen, Chaga is traditionally used to help the body adapt to life’s many stressors—physical, emotional, and environmental. It’s a beautiful herb to turn to when you’re feeling depleted or overextended.
Traditionally used to help the body adapt to stress and support energy levels.
4. Digestive and Microbial Harmony
Used in traditional herbalism to support the gut and internal terrain, Chaga may help bring balance where there’s digestive sluggishness or discomfort. It’s a gentle way to nourish the system from the inside out.
May help support healthy digestion and microbial balance.
5. Skin + Longevity Support
Chaga’s high melanin content and antioxidant profile have long made it a go-to in traditional herbal systems for supporting skin vitality and graceful ageing. Many traditional cultures brewed it as a daily tea to support radiant health across the lifespan.
Traditionally used to nourish the skin and support graceful ageing.
SuperFeast Chaga: Our Sourcing Philosophy
- Wild-harvested from birch trees aged 20+ years
- Grown in the pristine forests of Changbai Mountain, China
- Harvested sclerotia (not fruiting body) after 8–10 years of maturity
- Dì Dào sourced for authenticity and potency
- Dual-extracted for full-spectrum compounds
We honour the natural rhythm of this mushroom and harvest only when the medicine is mature.
Traditional Roots
Chaga appears in early Taoist texts like the Shennong Ben Cao Jing and has been used in Chinese and Siberian herbal traditions for centuries. Known as a herb that nourishes Jing, Qi, and Shen, it was often consumed to support digestion, vitality, and the body’s core systems—especially during the cold seasons.
How to Use Chaga
We suggest starting with ¼ teaspoon of Chaga extract powder daily, then gently increasing to 1 heaped teaspoon as your body invites. Chaga is not heat-sensitive, making it incredibly versatile—it can be brewed into tea, blended into broths, or stirred into your daily smoothie.
Listen to your body. It knows the way.
Chaga Recipe Inspiration
Energetics + Herbal Profile
- Organ Systems: Kidney, Liver, Spleen, Stomach, Heart
- Treasures: Jing, Qi, Shen
- Taste: Bitter, sweet
- Thermal Nature: Warm
- Traditional Uses: Skin tonic, adaptogenic, immune-nourishing, digestive support
