Chaga: Body Guard 142 g

With Chaga , Anima Mundi highlights a mushroom that has long held an established place in herbal and mycological traditions, particularly in Siberia and North America. There, Chaga was traditionally used as a tonic.

Its natural composition is particularly interesting: Chaga contains polysaccharides and a variety of antioxidant plant compounds. Modern research is therefore focusing intensively on its constituents - including in connection with oxidative processes, the immune system, and general resilience. Anima Mundi's blend consists of 75% steam-extracted Chaga sclerotia and 25% cultivated mycelium.

• Mushroom: Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
• Tradition: Used for centuries in various mushroom and herbal traditions
• Plant compounds: Naturally occurring polysaccharides & antioxidant compounds
• Composition: 75% Chaga sclerotia & 25% cultivated mycelium
• Processing: Steam extraction to break down the mushroom structure
• Origin: Organic cultivation in Washington State
• Free from: Fillers, binders & additional extraction agents
• Contents: 142 g | approx. 36 servings
  

The modern herbal apothecary Anima Mundi combines traditional herbal knowledge with high-quality organic and wildcrafted botanicals. For its mushroom powders, particular focus is placed on careful sourcing and processing: The mushrooms are organically cultivated in Washington State and broken down through steam extraction.

Anyone who prefers to combine several functional mushrooms can find seven mushroom extracts together with heirloom cacao in the Adaptogenic Powder.

Chaga - Tradition & Research

• Traditional tonic
  Chaga has a long history of use, particularly in Siberian, Russian, and North American traditions, where it was used as a tonic in various preparations.
• Polysaccharides
  Chaga naturally contains complex polysaccharides. These characteristic mushroom constituents are among the groups of compounds being intensively studied scientifically in Chaga.
  
• Antioxidant plant compounds
  The dark brown to black mushroom contains various naturally occurring phenolic and other bioactive compounds that are the subject of modern research.
  

There is an extensive traditional body of knowledge and modern research on Chaga and its constituents. Here, we limit ourselves to a concise overview. Anyone who would like to learn more can find numerous additional sources of information online.

Usage

• Stir 1 teaspoon (approx. 3.9 g) into a beverage of your choice.
• Chaga pairs particularly well with coffee, cacao, tea, or warm plant milk.
• Store protected from heat and direct light.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of young children.

Ingredients

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) Mushroom*

*from organic cultivation

75% steam-extracted Chaga sclerotia, 25% cultivated Chaga mycelium.

FAQ

Why is Chaga called "Body Guard" at Anima Mundi?
"Body Guard" is Anima Mundi's product name. Chaga has a long tradition of use as a mushroom tonic in various regions.

What makes Anima Mundi's Chaga quality special?
Organically cultivated Chaga sclerotia and cultivated mycelium from Washington State are used. 75% of the formula consists of steam-extracted sclerotia; the extraction uses no additional solvents.

What does steam extraction mean?
Steam breaks down the mushroom's solid cell structure. This is particularly interesting for mushrooms whose cell walls consist of difficult-to-digest chitin.

What does Chaga taste like?
Earthy, mild, and slightly woody. This makes the powder especially easy to combine with coffee, cacao, or warm plant milk.