Birch mushroom is one of the most versatile traditional medicine used against dozens of diseases. Before using it, it is important to determine the beneficial properties and contraindications of chaga mushroom.
The healing properties of chaga mushroom
Chaga and its features
Chaga is a species of mycelium belonging to the family of the Poles. This mushroom is sterile (sterile). Its better known name is birch mushroom. It grows on the trunks and branches of birch, less often on other deciduous trees: alder, beech, maple and mountain ash. It occurs in the forests of the temperate climatic zone of the CIS countries, as well as the United States.
According to the description, the mature body of the mycelium has a comb-like shape, woody or rusty color. It arises from one spore that has fallen into the damaged bark of a tree, grows to enormous size, and feeds on useful substances obtained with the sap of the plant. Over 4-5 years of life, the growth of wood often grows to 40 cm in diameter. His hyphae spread under the bark and harm the tree, gradually destroying it.
Birch growth also brings benefits, but not for the plant world, but for a person. This mycelium, when used correctly, helps to cope with dozens of diseases, from mild colds to oncology.
Chemical composition
Birch mushroom is known for its composition. The fruiting body of woody mycelium contains dozens of beneficial substances that have a beneficial effect on the human body in the treatment of diseases and for preventive purposes.
The use of the product is characterized by useful trace elements contained in the mycelium: cobalt, copper, iron, magnesium, etc. Also in the composition are sterols known for their mild effect on cholesterol regulation (prevents the formation of blood clots), as well as saccharides, tannins and resins.
Mycelium is one of the leaders in the content of beneficial organic acids. It contains oxalic, vanillin, agaricin and its other species.
Organic acids contribute to the rapid and effective removal of toxins from the body. They improve the general condition of a person. Phenols contained in the fruit body interfere with tumor development in oncology.
Product Use Benefits
Thanks to tannins, chaga has antiseptic properties. The bioactive organic acids contained in the composition have a general strengthening effect on the body. Favorably affects the use of such a medicine and the activity of the central nervous system. Trace elements contained in the product enhance the metabolism of brain tissue.
Positive properties of the product:
- it lowers blood cholesterol;
- It has anti-inflammatory and antitumor effects;
- lowers blood sugar;
- has a hemostatic effect;
- has a diuretic and choleretic effect.
Chaga helps relieve symptomatic pain in diseases of internal organs, and also enhances the body's defenses. In chronic diseases, its use helps to improve well-being. It boosts immunity.
Indications for use
Chaga is used to treat many diseases.
The beneficial properties of chaga allow it to become a universal remedy for a large number of diseases. The mushroom is used in both traditional and traditional medicine. The therapeutic features of the product help get rid of cancer, provided that it is used as an adjunct to the main therapeutic treatment of the drug.
A feature of the use of Chaga fungus is that for a short period it favorably affects the patient's condition.
You can use medicinal mushrooms with the following ailments:
- gastritis, ulcers, pancreatic and liver diseases;
- neuralgia;
- diseases of the nervous system;
- skin diseases (dermatitis);
- diseases of the female and male reproductive system;
- diseases of the oral cavity;
- respiratory diseases.
Features of treatment with mycelium
The use of drugs based on the extract of the mycelium of the fruit body of the chaga is carried out only by agreement with the attending physician. The specialist treats the patient with short or long therapeutic courses for 7-14 days or 3-5 months. Depending on the disease, its form or stage, the effect of admission is different. In some diseases, the effect is symptomatic. In others, it is complex, improving the general condition of the patient.
In order to avoid the occurrence of side effects, it is important to adhere to the general recommendations for taking drugs without violating the recommended doses prescribed in the instructions. The therapeutic features of the product are enhanced by following a diet (dairy or vegetable).
Chaga and Oncology
Birch mushroom is recommended for use in oncology. Mycelium, as well as pharmacy products on its extract, block the development and reproduction of cancer cells, helping a person fight for life.
Chaga as a cure for cancer is not a panacea, but its use helps to stop the development of the tumor, especially in the early stages.
The choice of means and method of application depends on the type of cancer and its stage.
Popular medications
Home treatment is carried out both with a fungus found on the trunks of birch trees, and with special medications, in which it is contained.
Self-search and processing of the mushroom has a large number of disadvantages. So, it is better to go to the birch grove in the early spring, before the start of the growing season. In March, the amount of nutrients in the chaga is maximum. To preserve the healing properties, chaga must be properly dried. Drying temperature should not exceed 60 ° C.
It is easier for medicinal purposes to use preparations containing chaga extract. It is only important to adhere to the features of taking the drug and make sure there are no contraindications to use.
The birch mushroom contains the following preparations:
- Befungin. Available in the form of a concentrated solution with chaga extract. It is used for diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and oncology. Helps to improve the general condition of the body.
- Chagalyuks. Dietary supplement. It is used as a means of general strengthening action. It stimulates the immune system, helps with violations of the digestive tract and liver.
- Chaga-balm. Means for external use. Anti-inflammatory, healing. It is used to treat skin lesions.
- "Chaga" (cream-balm). Means for external use with radiculitis, gout, osteochondrosis, etc.
- Chagovit. Supplements fortifying action.
Use this or that remedy only after the doctor’s recommendations. Self-medication is prohibited.
Traditional medicine recipes
Tinctures favorably affect the body
Wood-colored mycelium gained the greatest popularity among supporters of traditional medicine. There are a large number of recipes for teas, water and alcohol tinctures, the use of which favorably affects the general well-being of people with diseases of the stomach, liver, kidneys, reproductive system, etc.
Ointment for inflammation of the skin
Ointment is used for inflammatory processes of the skin, the threat and the presence of secondary infection. It also favorably affects the course of therapeutic treatment in some types of oncology.
To prepare the ointment, it is important to prepare lard and the mycelium itself. The tool is prepared as follows:
- Make an aqueous infusion of mycelium. In warm water (not more than 60 ° C), chopped chaga is poured.
- The infusion is kept for 24 hours in a dark and cool place.
- Fat overheat on the stove.
- The previously prepared solution (1: 1) is added.
- The tool is insisted 24 hours in the refrigerator.
It is applied to the affected foci of the skin 1-2 times a day. The medicine is stored in the refrigerator for no longer than 2 months.
A decoction for prostate adenoma
There is also a remedy for male disease, adenoma. The beneficial effect is observed after several days of use.
To create a medicine, you will need mycelium, as well as water and hazel leaves. The broth is prepared as follows:
- mixed chaga and hazel leaves (1 tsp each);
- dry components are poured with water (400 ml);
- the container is put on fire, boiled for 5 minutes;
- the medicine is cooled and filtered.
The broth is used for 2 tsp. 3 times a day, before meals. The course of treatment is 14 days.
Diabetes Infusion
Mycelium is also effective in disorders of the endocrine system. People with diabetes can eat Chaga to help lower their blood sugar.
To prepare the infusion you need:
- Pour 500 g of chopped mycelium into a metal container and pour 2.5 l of cold water into it.
- Put the container on fire, heat the future infusion to 50 ° C.
- Cool the medicine to room temperature and put in the refrigerator for 2 days.
- Before use, strain the product through cheesecloth.
Infusion is consumed in 200-250 ml 3 times a day before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month.
Contraindications
Contraindications to use, as well as a list of side effects, are small. If the recommended dose is exceeded, allergy may occur, an increase in the excitability of the nervous system. There may be disturbances in the digestive tract in the form of digestive disorders, nausea and vomiting.
Contraindications include the use of preparations based on mycelium by pregnant women and women during lactation, children, people with signs of dysentery. The list also includes intolerance to the components of the drug.
Conclusion
Chaga is known for its healing properties against infectious and inflammatory diseases, pathologies of dermatology and neuralgia. This product is universal and effective, which is confirmed by the patients themselves suffering from diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, heart, liver, etc. The main thing is to notify about the desire to use such a folk method of treating your own doctor.
