Inonotus obliquus - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia

Person showing pieces of Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) in home indoors, white background.

Fungus That Grows on Birches

Tree fungus on fallen tree along Wissahickon creek (poss birch polypore)

Huge birch fungus Chaga parasitizes on trunk of tree. Inonotus obliquus or Chaga mushroom is growing on birch tree. Organic pathogen used in alternative medicine. 4K Video.

Have you met chaga (Inonotus obliquus)? It’s a medicinal “mushroom,” although technically the part that we use is not a true mushroom. Chaga is an amazing wild medicine that grows on certain kinds of birch trees, and happens to also have a pleasant taste— tea made with it has been used for health for millennia. Comment “chaga” to learn more and view recipe details on our blog! #chaga #tea #recipe #winter #seasonal | Wild Abundance

Inonotus obliquus or chaga mashroom rotates smoothly on a pure white background. A valuable scientific specimen for research on the effects on the human body. Anti-cancer agent. Tea substitute