Chaga: useful properties

Chag Chag, useful properties of which will be considered in this article, has been used in folk medicine since about the sixteenth century. Our ancestors knew many diseases, from which he could really help. Today it is used not only in folklore, but also in traditional medicine. Authoritative doctors of our time almost unanimously declare that chaga is very useful.

Do you know what it is? Surely you have seen it many times, just do not know about it. For an inexperienced person this mushroom seems nothing more than a growth on a birch tree, which does not deserve special attention. People who are enlightened in this matter know that this is really a useful product, which can be useful wherever.

For medicinal purposes, only those fungi that are harvested from living trees are used. The chaga mushroom, the useful properties of which we disassemble, contains many different biologically active substances. These include calcium, ash (it contains silicon oxide), sodium, manganese, aluminum, zinc. It also contains the following acids: formic, vanillic, oxalic and others. There are still enough polysaccharides in it, as well as fiber. In general, it is worth noting that its chemical composition has not been studied enough. Now it's time to talk about how useful chaga is. Believe me, this mushroom may be necessary in many situations.

Chaga: useful properties

All substances that are contained in the chaga can help with a variety of diseases. Any medicines that contain chaga are a very strong biogenic stimulant. True, it is not recommended to start using this mushroom on your own, it is in your best interest to consult a doctor beforehand.

Today it is scientifically proven that Chaga:

- promotes the healing of duodenal ulcers, as well as gastric ulcers;

- positively affects the work of the neurohumoral and nervous system of our body;

- improves the work of the gastrointestinal tract;

- very well strengthens immunity;

- has antibacterial properties;

- can be used as a diuretic;

- stabilizes the pulse and normalizes the pressure;

- affects the respiratory and cardiovascular system;

- is an anti-inflammatory agent;

- has antiviral, as well as antifungal properties;

- promotes the healing of wounds of varying severity;

- fights against malignant neoplasms;

- Reduces the level of sugar in the blood.

When a person undergoes a course of treatment associated with taking medications on the basis of this fungus, he is recommended to eat various dairy products (cottage cheese, yogurt and so on), fruits and vegetables, mineral water, fruit tea with herbs, bread from bran and eggs.

During the treatment it is not recommended to eat spices and sharp sauces, strong coffee and tea, smoked products and sausages, concentrated meat broths, various pickles.

Some tips for cooking it

The chaga mushroom, the useful properties of which have been discussed in this article, contains many substances that can simply evaporate at high temperatures. This means that it is undesirable to boil it, and in those cases when it is required to fill it with hot water for cooking, it is worthwhile to make sure that this water is not hot ninety-five degrees.

Chaga properties were known to our ancestors, and now it is for them and we appreciate this mushroom. It is truly amazing and in many ways unique. And finally, I want to say once again that people still do not know everything that can help. It is very likely that in the near future the extensive list of useful properties of chaga will expand.