Tag: Birch tree

Used for centuries in Siberian folk medicine, chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a parasitic fungus that primarily grows on birch trees in cold climates. Tundra chaga specifically refers to this same species when it is harvested from the harsh, cold environments of the tundra, where the extreme conditions are thought to produce a more potent sclerotia.

Made from 100% pure cow's milk with no added sugar, Birch Tree Full Cream is essentially a whole milk product, offering the rich taste and creaminess associated with full-fat dairy. However, a key distinction lies in its powdered format, which is reconstituted from milk solids.

While parts of the birch tree, such as its inner bark and leaves, have historically been used for food in survival situations, modern nutritional analysis reveals that birch tree is not a good source of protein. Its primary benefits lie elsewhere in its mineral and antioxidant content.