I recently found some chaga across the street on a black birch tree. here take a look. while this is not an id request b/c i'm really sure this is chaga and black birch; if you feel otherwise please tell me. i'll be preparing it tomorrow after it dries etc. staresatwalls attached the following image(s):   102_0261.JPG  (4,446kb) downloaded 154 time(s).  102_0264.JPG  (4,530kb) downloaded 154 time(s).  102_0265.JPG  (4,540kb) downloaded 154 time(s).  102_0260.JPG  (4,507kb) downloaded 153 time(s). "Trust in your own wetware; your psyche and your body will be reunited." -Gracie and Zarkov 
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                the second pic from the bottom; that branch to the left is part of the tree. it has the distinctive bark more than the main trunk  "Trust in your own wetware; your psyche and your body will be reunited." -Gracie and Zarkov 
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                looks like chaga to me. Now boil some up and drink it. Long live the unwoke.  
             
         
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                will do, i've heard that you need to dry it first. i was thinking about chaga, turkey tail, and pine needles. sound good? perhaps separately   "Trust in your own wetware; your psyche and your body will be reunited." -Gracie and Zarkov 
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                Wow. I learn something new everyday here on the Nexus! I will have to keep my eyes open for this when I hike. 
             
         
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                Kambogahuasca Panacea wrote: this guy is awesome, thanks    it KILLS me to use fluoridated water to make this tea. i'm thinking about harvesting water from a spring a bit up the road.  "Trust in your own wetware; your psyche and your body will be reunited." -Gracie and Zarkov 
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                Staresatwalls Truly a precious find, you are incredibly lucky to have found Chaga in the wild.     Much Peace and Kindness  
             
         
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                A friend of mine found a few pounds of chaga aswell that iam about to get a nice chunk of.
  But what exactly does it do that is so great? 
             
         
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                a quick google will find a bunch of info http://www.mychaga.com/healthbenefits.aspx@aegle i hear it's over harvested but maybe i just live in a mycophile free area? b/c i don't think it's that rare around here  "Trust in your own wetware; your psyche and your body will be reunited." -Gracie and Zarkov 
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                Staresatwalls To be able to find natural medicine in the wild is a gift, I would love to read your experience...    Much Peace and Compassion  
             
         
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