{"product_id":"wild-pennsylvania-chaga-dried","title":"Wild Pennsylvania Chaga, dried","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWild Chaga — Chunks \u0026amp; Granules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Inonotus obliquus)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWild Local Harvest | Pennsylvania Forests | Winter-Harvested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% local, wild chaga — hand-foraged from Pennsylvania hardwood forests, never cultivated. Chaga is one of our favorite fungi to work with medicinally — technically not a mushroom, but a sclerotium (a hardened mass of mycelium the fungus builds up over years inside its host tree).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking for our tincture instead of dried chaga? Find it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harmonyacres.love\/collections\/water-alcohol-extracts\/products\/wild-chaga-tincture\" title=\"Wild Chaga tincture\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe harvest exclusively in winter, following traditional Native American practice, when the fungus's potency is said to be at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga has long been used as a clean alternative to caffeine — steady, sustained energy without the crash. Many of us on the team drink chaga tea blended with cacao powder and other herbs and spices as a full caffeine replacement: no jitters, no afternoon crash, no anxiety, no irritability — just steady, clean energy alongside its mineral and antioxidant content, and its traditional use in supporting cardiovascular health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild chaga (\u003cem\u003eInonotus obliquus\u003c\/em\u003e) — dried, whole chunks or ground to approximately 50 mesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant and antimicrobial activity\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudied for anticancer \/ antitumor properties\u003csup\u003e1,2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudied for antiviral activity (HSV, Hepatitis C, HIV)\u003csup\u003e3,4,5\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudied for anti-diabetic effects and insulin sensitivity\u003csup\u003e6\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-fatigue properties\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-parasitic properties\u003csup\u003e8\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeuroprotective properties\u003csup\u003e9\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Chaga?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga is a fungus that primarily parasitizes birch, as well as other hardwood trees. Technically not a mushroom but a sclerotium — a hardened mass of mycelia the tree forms in response to the fungus. It grows in cold climates across Northern Europe, Asia, Siberia, Russia, Northern Canada, Korea, and North America.\u003csup\u003e10\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory of Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga has been used by humans for a very long time. It's rumored to have been carried by Ötzi the Iceman for use in transporting fire embers, and has a documented history of use by the Khanty people of West Siberia.\u003csup\u003e11\u003c\/sup\u003e In Chinese medicine, it's referred to as the \"King of Herbs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inonotus obliquus (chaga)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole\/chunk pieces, or granulated (approx. 50 mesh)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pennsylvania, USA — 100% wild-foraged (self-foraged and local forager network)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter harvest only, per traditional practice for optimal potency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild chaga only — no additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 oz, ½ kg, 1 kg, 5 kg case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChunks vs. Granules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth forms come from the same wild-foraged, winter-harvested material and carry identical potency. \u003cstrong\u003eChunks\u003c\/strong\u003e are left whole for those who want to break, chip, or simmer their own decoction. \u003cstrong\u003eGranules\u003c\/strong\u003e are ground down to approximately 50 mesh for faster steeping and easier extraction — the finer particle size means more surface area exposed to water or your solvent of choice, so granules carry a modest premium to reflect the extra processing step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe intentionally stop at 50 mesh and never grind chaga down to a fine powder — a true powder is a nightmare to filter out of tea or a tincture, leaving you with gritty sediment in every cup or bottle. 50 mesh gives you the extraction benefits of a finer grind while still straining out clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChaga Tea (Traditional Decoction)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunks are best suited for a slow decoction; granules work well for a quicker daily steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChunks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1–2 tbsp of chaga chunks per quart of water. Bring to a gentle simmer (never a hard boil) and let steep for 1–4 hours — the longer the simmer, the deeper the extraction. Strain and enjoy hot. Reserved chunks can be re-simmered 2–3 more times before they're spent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGranules:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep 1–2 tsp per cup in hot (not boiling) water for 10–15 minutes, or run through a French press for a smoother cup. Great for a quick daily brew or blending with cacao and spices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore brewed tea in the fridge for up to a week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChaga Tincture (Dual Extraction)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaga's beneficial compounds are split between water-soluble and alcohol-soluble fractions, so a traditional dual extraction pulls both:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarsely chop chunks or use granules, and pack loosely into a clean glass jar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover completely with high-proof alcohol (vodka or grain alcohol, roughly 80–100 proof). Seal and macerate for 4–6 weeks in a cool, dark place, shaking every few days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain and reserve the alcohol extract. Simmer the strained-out chaga (the \"marc\") in water for 2–4 hours to draw out the water-soluble compounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain the water decoction and combine it with the reserved alcohol extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle in dark glass. Properly made, a dual-extract tincture keeps for several years stored in a cool, dark place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrefer not to make your own? See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harmonyacres.love\/collections\/water-alcohol-extracts\/products\/wild-chaga-tincture\" title=\"Wild Chaga tincture\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eready-made Chaga Tincture\u003c\/a\u003e for a finished dual-extract product.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDisclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Intended for research and educational purposes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2026 Farm and Forage LLC. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources \u0026amp; Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📋 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harmonyacres.love\/pages\/lab-reports\"\u003eThird-Party Lab Reports\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❓ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/harmonyacres.love\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📬 Questions? \u003ca href=\"mailto:info@harmonyacres.love\"\u003einfo@harmonyacres.love\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e [carry over from your standard list]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dark, dry place, away from pets and children. For long-term preservation, refrigeration or freezing is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25576897\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25576897\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1534735418757912\"\u003ehttps:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1534735418757912\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25069286\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25069286\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22462058\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22462058\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26182655\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26182655\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/ptr.5131\"\u003ehttps:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1002\/ptr.5131\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0141813020310618\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0141813020310618\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0141813018338819\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0141813018338819\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0141813019304672\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0141813019304672\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3755195\/\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3755195\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/037887419190003V\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/037887419190003V\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Harmony Acres","offers":[{"title":"1 oz (28g) \/ Chunks","offer_id":52795263418680,"sku":"chg-chnk-1oz","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 oz (28g) \/ Granules","offer_id":52795263451448,"sku":"chg-grnl-1oz","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 kg (500g) \/ Chunks","offer_id":52795263484216,"sku":"chg-chnk-1\/2kg","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 kg (500g) \/ Granules","offer_id":52795263516984,"sku":"chg-grnl-1\/2kg","price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (1000g) \/ Chunks","offer_id":52795263549752,"sku":"chg-chnk-1kg","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (1000g) \/ Granules","offer_id":52795263582520,"sku":"chg-grnl-1kg","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg \/ Chunks","offer_id":52795263615288,"sku":"chg-chnk-5kg","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 kg \/ Granules","offer_id":52795263648056,"sku":"chg-grnl-5kg","price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6183\/3016\/files\/2023-10-10_1_35e9765b-c4be-493d-895f-e84fe379c25a.jpg?v=1786552019","url":"https:\/\/harmonyacres.love\/products\/wild-pennsylvania-chaga-dried","provider":"Harmony Acres","version":"1.0","type":"link"}