What is Inonotus obliquus or Chaga Mushroom?

Scientific Name: Inonotus obliquus

Common Names: Chaga Mushroom, Clinker Polypore, Birch Conk, Cinder Conk, Black Mass, Mushroom of Immortality.

Inonotus obliquus is a fungus that grows on birch trees in cold regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Inonotus obliquus has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties, including boosting the immune system, reducing inflammation, and treating gastrointestinal and respiratory ailments. It contains antioxidants and has been shown to have anticancer properties in some studies.