Recently my wife and I were walking in the woods when I spotted a rotting birch tree. All over the decaying trunk were clusters of a gnarly black growth, which I quickly recognized as chaga (Inonotus ...

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 ...

It's mushroom mania as the holidays get closer. Far North Fungi is offering new products at both Thankful Thursday and the Center Market on Saturday. Owners Gabe DeGange and Allison Dunbar have a ...

Chaga may not look like much -- it's a lumpy, charcoal-colored bulb protruding from birch trees -- but this fungus is trending. A cottage industry surrounding chaga is growing in Alaska. Numerous ...

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers investigated the mechanisms behind the anti-tumor activity of Chaga mushroom extracts in HSC-4 human oral cancer cells. Study: Chaga ...

Searches for “mushroom gummies vs Chaga mushrooms” are exploding as health-conscious consumers compare formats, benefits, and brands in 2025. At the forefront of this trend is Pilly Labs — a ...

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUNGI: Coffee drinks are a good way to experience the benefits of medicinal mushrooms, says The Pot Stirred co-owner Taylon Breeden. A vanilla mushroom latte is the most ...

Functional or medicinal mushrooms are taken over the wellness world with health benefits that optimize immunity, vitality, brain health, and overall sense of being well. Even before the success of the ...

Chaga, a mushroom that grows on birch trees in Maine, has been used for centuries to make healing teas and extracts. Stored properly, it can last for years. Credit: Courtesy of Joshua Guay This story ...