BIRCH BOYS CHAGA TINCTURE
Nourish Your Immune System - Support Your Natural Defenses - Enhance Your Motivation
Nourish Your Immune System
BIRCH BOYS CHAGA TINCTURE
Made with ingredients you can trust
Made with ingredients you can trust
Wild, Organic Chaga Sclerotium
- Birch Boys chaga sclerotium is sustainably wild-harvested from over 200,000 acres of leased Adirondack forest land.
- Our chaga is certified USDA organic.
- Third-party testing has confirmed that Birch Boys' chaga is compliant with California's Prop 69.
- We emply a unique, 8 point sustainability protocol when harvesting chaga to ensure that our impact on the forest is positive.
- 100% US origin (and 100% Adirondack, in fact!)
Organic Cane Alcohol
- We source our Organic Cane Alcohol from a top-quality US distillery.
- The addition of an alcohol extraction of chaga to our formula makes chaga's more complex healing compounds bioavailable. These compounds include triterpenes, sterols, lignin and more.
Distilled Water
- Pure, distilled water is imperitive to the making of our Chaga Tincture. Our concentrated hot water extraction makes the water-soluble compounds found in chaga bioavailable. These include antioxidants, polysaccharides (including beta glucan), polyphenols and more.
Visibly higher quality than our competitors
Birch Boys Chaga Tincture
- Made with real chaga conk (AKA sclerotia) which takes years to grow, absorbing and concentrating healing birch compounds throughout its life.
- Black - Visibly full of fungal melanin
- Tastes like chaga - Earthy & sweet
- The vast majority of studies on chaga have been performed using real chaga sclerotia, not cultivated mycelium.
- All the goodness that Mother Nature intended.
- Fungal beta glucan content listed on supplement facts panel. Tested by an accredited third-party lab.
- Lower price per fluid ounce
Competing Extract
- Made with cultivated "chaga" (AKA mycelium) which cannot be separated from its grain substrate, is not grown on birch (so NO birch compounds), and takes only days to grow.
- Yellow - No fungal melanin visibly evident
- Weak flavor
- Does not contain and is not made with any Chaga sclerotium.
- Fungal beta glucan content is obscured, due to grain-derived beta glucan from the grain substrate.
- No micronutrient data listed on supplement facts panel.
- Higher price per fluid ounce
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze chaga tincture?
No. Our Chaga tinctures are composed of 22% alcohol and therefore they will not freeze easily, and are already shelf-stable if stored out of direct sunlight. A pantry, medicine cabinet or dark area of the kitchen or bathroom is a great place to store your Chaga Tincture.
Is chaga safe during pregnancy?
There have not been any studies to determine the safety or effects of using chaga during pregnancy. If consumed in healthy moderation, there is no evidence to suggest that this would be dangerous, but we encourage you to consult your doctor before using chaga while pregnant or breastfeeding. Learn more about chaga warnings.
Does chaga give you energy?
Chaga provides natural, buzz-free energy. It works even better for energy when combined with Lion’s Mane Tincture. Read more about chaga as a coffee alternative.
Can chaga cause diarrhea?
Overconsumption or irresponsible use of chaga may cause diarrhea. Read more about chaga warnings.
Can chaga help with hair growth?
Chaga is great for supporting healthy hair growth. Click here for a chaga hair rinse recipe.
Can I consume chaga if I am allergic to mushrooms?
If you are allergic to mushrooms, consult with your doctor before trying chaga.
How does chaga make you feel?
Chaga makes you feel energy without the buzz of coffee. Many people also find that chaga provides motivation. Chaga is not psychoactive, noticeable effects are mild. Learn more about chaga’s effects.
Is chaga safe for dogs?
Chaga tea and tincture are safe for dogs when used appropriately. Raw chaga should never be consumed by any animal, including dogs. Check out our dachsund's mushroom journey here.
Should I take chaga when I’m sick?
You can take chaga when you’re sick, but ideally you should start supporting your immune system with chaga before you get sick.
Does chaga interfere with any medications?
Speak with your doctor before purchasing chaga if you are take antidiabetes medications, immunosuppressants and/or anti platelet/anti coagulant medication.
What's the difference between chaga and reishi?
Chaga and Reishi are different fungi, and while many of their benefits overlap, they have different primary uses. Chaga is mainly used for immune support and energy, while reishi is mainly used for calm, sleep support and cardiovascular support. Learn more about Reishi’s benefits here.
What's the difference between chaga and turkey tail?
Chaga and Turkey Tail are both primarily used for immune support. One main difference is that chaga’s immune supporting properties are due to its antioxidants and triterpenes, whereas turkey tail’s immune supporting powers are mainly attributed to polysaccharides. Click here to learn more about turkey tail.
What's the difference between chaga and lion's mane?
Chaga and Lion’s Mane have quite a few differences. Chaga’s primary use is for immune support and energy, while Lion’s Mane’s primary use is to support brain health. Learn more about Lion’s Mane here.
Should mushroom tinctures be refrigerated?
No, mushroom tinctures do not need to be refrigerated, but they should be stored away from direct sunlight
How long does it take for chaga tincture to kick in?
Tinctures start working immediately upon entering your body, but it may take some time for you to notice the effects. Most people notice effects after one month, but some people may take up to two months. Click to learn about the noticeable effects of mushroom tinctures.
Can you mix mushroom tinctures?
You can mix Birch Boys Mushrooms Tinctures. We recommend starting them one by one so that you can get a feel for the effects of each tincture you add to your routine. Learn more about starting a tincture regimen.
Should I take my tincture every day?
For maximum efficacy, we recommend taking tinctures daily.
Can mushrooms help with weight loss?
Mushrooms can help you with weight loss when you incorporate them into a well-rounded weight loss regimen. Learn more about mushrooms for weight loss.
Frequently Bought Together
This hard-hitting trio is great for supporting your wellness, gut and mind!
Lion's Mane & Chaga: This combo is great as a coffee alternative! Lion's Mane provides mental energy and clarity, while Chaga provides physical and motivational energy. If you're looking to reduce, eliminate or augment your caffeine intake, this combo is your new superstar!
Lion's Mane & Turkey Tail: We all know how much the gut can impact the brain! You can take care of them both with Lion's Mane and Turkey Tail. Use this duo to promote a healthy brain/gut balance.