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.

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

looks like chaga to me. Now boil some up and drink it.

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

Wow. I learn something new everyday here on the Nexus! I will have to keep my eyes open for this when I hike.

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.

Staresatwalls

Truly a precious find, you are incredibly lucky to have found Chaga in the wild.


Much Peace and Kindness

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?

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

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