Chaga (Birch mushroom)

Chaga has long been used in folk medicine against cancer of the internal organs, although it is not a remedy that relieves a patient from a tumor, and does not retard its growth. Its popularity is explained by the fact that decoctions and infusions of the mushroom have a beneficial effect even on seriously ill patients, they feel better, and pain decreases. Chaga is also used to treat gastritis in those cases. when a large amount of fluid is contraindicated to the patient. Those. specifications In folk medicine, chaga is known under the name "black birch mushroom" or birch lip (lip in Old Slavonic "gаga"), possibly hence the name "chaga". Chaga is an old favorite remedy of the inhabitants of the northern and middle regions of Russia for the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases and even cancer. According to legend, the Russian prince Vladimir Monomakh got rid of lip cancer thanks to a birch mushroom. Chago in combination with other plants treat stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis. Chaga is also used for diseases of the liver and bile ducts, diseases of the urinary system and the female reproductive system, nervous disorders and cardiovascular diseases (G. Romanova, 2001). In the field, in the forest, they drink chaga tea for indigestion, heaviness and pain in the intestines. Chaga tea is popular among hunters and foresters. It satisfies hunger, relieves fatigue, invigorates, improves overall well-being and increases efficiency. In some areas, residents use chaga instead of tea. It has been observed that in such areas the incidence of cancer is lower than in neighboring ones. Chaga is used as a general tonic to improve the overall tone of the body. The patient is given an infusion of chaga to drink if it is necessary to lower arterial or venous pressure. Chaga infusions are used to treat periodontal disease, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis. Inhalation using herbal chaga relieves the inflammatory process in laryngeal tumors, which makes breathing easier. Abrasions, cuts are sprinkled with chaga powder to stop wound suppuration.