- INCI Name:Inonotus Obliquus (Mushroom) Extract
- Ingredient Name:Chaga Mushroom Extract
- Functions:Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Bacteriostatic Agent
- Ingredient Origin:Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin, Natural Origin
- Labeling Claims:Allergen-free, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Natural, Naturally Derived, Organic
Scientific name: Inonotus obliquus
Common names: Kabanoanatake (Japanese), Clinker polypore, birch conk, birch canker polypore
Active Ingredients: inonotsuoxide A, inotodiol, trametenolic acid, and lanostérol
Taste: Earthy flavor with a slight bitterness. Chaga also contains a naturally occurring form of vanillin, the same as what is found vanilla bean
Key Applications: Chaga is a popular addition to overall health ingredient mixes included in supplements, functional foods and beverages.
Dietary supplements for skincare and immunity
Addition to tea and coffee as a functional enhancement
Addition to ready to eat and grab-n-go foods (soups, shakes and prepared meals) as a functional ingredient
Top Benefits Include:
1. Fights inflammation
2. Supports immune system
3. Benefits skin
Chaga mushrooms have been used as a traditional medicine in Russia and other Northern European countries for centuries to boost immunity and overall health. They have been used to treat diabetes, certain cancers and heart disease. They also benefit the skin. Chaga mushrooms are known for their antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antitumor properties.