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Birch Fungus CHAGA
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The folk uses of chaga address many complaints such as gastritis, ulcers, TB of the bones, as well as cancer. |
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Pharmacopoeia Articles |
How the fungus is collected and prepared. Its appearance indications, organoleptic, numerical indicators, quantitative determination, packing, shelf life standardized in Russia parameters. |
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Chaga for cosmetics |
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus (Pers.) Pil.) becomes very popular among women in Japan thanks to the new fundamental researches of the birch-tree-fungus made by Japanese scientists. Pigmental spots and wrinkles go away in a month when treated by the fungus that heals cancer! IN JAPANESE |
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Inonotus obliquus
Description and History of Use
Chaga, Inonotus obliquus is a polypore fungus ( Aphyllophorales) which
grows on birch (Betula spp.) The fungus produces a black perennial woody growth
called a conk and is a member of the Basidiomycetes (true mushrooms). It is
harvested in the wild in Russia and commonly used for the treatment of a number
of conditions including cancer, gastritis and ulcers.
Pharmacology and phytochemistry
An Inonotus extract showed strong antivral effects with influenza virus A
and B (1). Two phenolic compounds, hispidin and hispolon were found to be the
active principles.
One report from Russia suggests the cytotoxic effects of Chaga extract against
HeLa cells (2). In other reports, related Polyporaceae show potent antitumor
effects and the active principles have been identified as ? (1 -> 3)-D
glucopyrans and ? (1 -> 6)-D-glucosyl branches with molecular weight of
500-2000 kDa (3). These polysaccharides have promising anticancer activity
against a number of cell lines. This is clearly a traditional medicine with
potent biological activities.
References:
- N.A. Awadh et al. 2003 Fitotherapis 74: 483-5
- J. Rzymoska 1998. Boll Chim Farm. 137:13-5.
- J. Zjawlony 2004 J.Nat. Prod. 67:300-310
Summary prepared by
Thor. Arnason
Professor of Biology
University of Ottawa
for Andy One
KeyHerbs.com
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