Chaga: Ancient fungus for longevity?
With the increase in the number of us are living longer, it is not surprising that we all seek anti aging remedies that will allow to improve our lives. Many of us are active even in old age. Our parents were aged 50, but these days the age of 50 is considered to be relatively young.
It is not surprising that the medicinal fungus Chagas, to much attention. Wildcrafted Siberian Chagas ' disease, is a fungus that grows on birch trees more than 5 to 7 years. It produces Woody growth which draws on nutrients of the whole of the tree.
Chaga is a dense nature more nutritious food, containing not less than 215 phytonutrients. It has been used more than 4000 years by Asians, for his ability to heal and to increase the force of life.
In 1991, a man was found frozen in the ice in the Alps. It was thought that he had been frozen for 4500 years. Interestingly, a pocket of Chagas disease was found on his person.
Asian culture refers to chaga, as a "gift of God,' 'King of the herbs' and the"mushroom of immortality"."
It has been traditionally used as a tonic for the promotion of health, blood purifier, analgesic, and treatment for diseases of the skin and stomach complaints. It has also been used to heal wounds to prevent infection.
The famous Russian writer, Alexander Solzhenitsyn in his novel "the Cancer ward", published in 1968, mentioned the important role of Chagas in his remission of cancer.
Known nutrients 215 in chaga, among the most important are: SOD (Super oxide Dismutase) - a superior antioxidant that maintains cell membrane supple and healthy. Beta glucans / Polysaccharides - a class of carbohydrates that stimulates the mechanisms for the defence of the body, antitumor properties, antibacterial and antiviral - includes 8 polysaccharides which are necessary to communicate with others; cells acid BETULINIC - a powerful immune enhancer with properties and antitumor, antibacterial, antiviral, antimalarial and anti-inflammatory.
Is still much to discover about this ancient herb. There are various types of Chagas. It is generally accepted that Siberian Chagas is the most effective type because he had to endure very extreme weather conditions which are in some ways a more powerful action.
You can try this wonderful fungus for a few months and see what happens. It may surprise you! The anecdotal evidence is that it gives the body exactly what it takes to heal and youth itself.
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