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 American traditions. There, Chaga was valued as a strengthening tonic and traditionally associated with vitality, balance, and natural defenses.

• Mushroom: Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
• Tradition: Valued for centuries as a tonic for vitality & resilience
• Plant compounds: Naturally occurring polysaccharides & antioxidant compounds
• Composition: 75% Chaga sclerotia & 25% cultivated mycelium
• Processing: Steam extraction to break down the mushroom structure
• Origin: Organically grown in Washington State
• Free from: Fillers, binders & additional extraction agents
• Contents: 142 g | approx. 36 servings
  

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

The modern herbal apothecary Anima Mundi combines traditional herbal knowledge with high-quality organic and wildcrafted botanicals. Its mushroom powders place particular emphasis on careful sourcing and processing: The mushrooms are organically grown in Washington State and processed through steam extraction.

If you prefer to combine several functional mushrooms, the Adaptogenic Powder combines seven mushroom extracts with Heirloom Cacao.

Chaga – Tradition & Research

• Traditional tonic
  Chaga has a long history, particularly in Siberia, Russia, and North American herbal traditions. There, the mushroom was used as a strengthening tonic and especially associated with vitality, balance, and resilience.
• Polysaccharides
  Chaga naturally contains complex polysaccharides. These characteristic mushroom compounds are among the reasons why Chaga is now also being intensively studied scientifically, including in connection with immune processes and the body’s natural defenses.
• Antioxidant plant compounds
  The dark brown to black mushroom contains a variety of natural compounds with antioxidant properties. Their role in oxidative processes and cellular protective mechanisms is also the subject of modern research.

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

How to use

• 1 teaspoon (approx. 3.9 g) stirred 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 stated daily intake. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of young children.

Ingredients

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) Mushroom*

*organically grown

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

FAQ

Why is Chaga called “Body Guard” at Anima Mundi?
The name refers to Chaga’s traditional role as a tonic associated with vitality, resilience, and natural defenses. It describes the herbal tradition behind the product, not a medical protective effect.

Why is Chaga particularly interesting during autumn and winter?
During the colder months, plants and mushrooms traditionally associated with resilience and seasonal well-being are especially valued. Chaga has a long history of use in this context.

What makes Anima Mundi’s Chaga quality special?
It uses organically grown Chaga sclerotia and cultivated mycelium from Washington State. 75% of the formula consists of steam-extracted sclerotia; the extraction requires no additional solvents.

What does steam extraction mean?
Steam breaks down the mushroom’s firm cell structure. This is particularly relevant 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 particularly easy to combine with coffee, cacao, or warm plant milk.