Chaga mushroom is one of nature’s most powerful medicinal plants, offering large doses of vitamins B, C and E, minerals, phenols and enzymes – but most of its benefits only become active once heated – hence why chaga tea has become such a trend. Here you’ll learn how to prepare it in your slow cooker!

To make Chaga Tea, start by gathering clean and dry chaga pieces from herbal stores or online sellers who offer high quality pieces. For best results, it is wise to choose an experienced seller with superior chaga pieces.

Once you have your chaga, making tea is simple by boiling it in water – for optimal results use filtered or spring water and add honey for additional sweetness. Boil for approximately 20 minutes before enjoying!

Once the chaga has been boiled, it should be placed into a heat resistant mug or teacup and served hot or cold according to your preference. You can add additional herbs and spices, such as ginger root or lemon/lime zest. Furthermore, thermoses are great ways to ensure it remains hot.

Chaga tea should be consumed three times each day for maximum benefits; however, before adding it into your diet it is always advisable to check with a healthcare practitioner first as some individuals may experience digestive distress due to it. While generally safe and well tolerated chaga may still cause stomach upset in certain individuals.

Chaga mushroom has long been revered among indigenous populations of Northern Europe and Siberia for its cancer fighting properties and immune boosting benefits, according to traditional beliefs. Many scientists have now verified these traditional claims with scientific proof supporting chaga’s antioxidant support, immunomodulation effects and anti-tumour activities 3.

Chaga extracts, when consumed as an infusion, have been demonstrated to exert superoxide dismutase-like activity and defend against hydrogen peroxide (an oxidising agent), comparable to rutin, another potency natural antioxidant.

Studies conducted by Russian doctors demonstrated the efficacy of chaga infusions to significantly enhance male sperm motility and sexual function, possibly due to polyphenols found in the fungus’s polyphenols. Another research study demonstrated how extracts were more effective than placebo at relieving inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis; clinical trials conducted with men suffering from inflammatory arthritis saw some participants receive placebo while others received chaga extract, leading to significant decreases in pain and inflammation for all participants receiving either therapy; all participants experienced significant reductions of pain and inflammation as a result.