Chaga extract 25:1 - Inonotus obliquus, 40% polysaccharides

Chaga, known in Polish as the birch polypore, is a fungus from the species Inonotus obliquus, which grows on the trunks of birch trees in the cool forests of the Northern Hemisphere and forms characteristic, black, cracked growths resembling burnt wood. This product is its extract with a concentration of 25:1, standardized by the manufacturer to 40% polysaccharides and 30% beta-glucans. These are the two values by which this raw material is compared in the market. The package weighs 5 g, and the manufacturer includes a scoop with a capacity of 15 mg, as such concentrated material cannot be measured with a teaspoon. And the most important declaration from the manufacturer's card, from which we start: this product is recommended for aromatherapy and is not intended for consumption. Here you will find the species, concentration, two standardizations, package weight, equipment, and storage conditions - a complete set of what Hempbio prints for this item. The storage conditions are extremely specific for an extract: the manufacturer states that they keep the raw material in hermetically sealed, light-resistant containers at a temperature not exceeding 18 °C, which is a ready guideline on how to handle the powder after purchase.

Ingredients

The manufacturer's card describes this material with one ingredient:

Extract from Inonotus obliquus - concentration 25:1
Standardization: 40% polysaccharides
Standardization: 30% beta-glucans
Form: powdered extract, packaging 5 g with a 15 mg scoop

The three numbers on this label should be read together, as separately they can be misleading. The concentration of 25:1 describes the process: one part of material is derived from twenty-five parts of raw material. The two standardizations describe the content: 40% polysaccharides is a broad group of complex sugars, and 30% beta-glucans is a narrower subgroup, by which mushroom extracts are most often compared. In other words, the second number is contained within the first and is more informative here. The remaining two numbers describe the packaging itself: 5 g of powdered extract and the included scoop with a capacity of 15 mg. With such concentrated material, this equipment is practically significant - you measure with what is in the box, without needing to purchase separate equipment.

Specification

Form: powdered mushroom extract
Species: chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus), growing on birches
Concentration: 25:1
Standardization: 40% polysaccharides, including 30% beta-glucans
Masa opakowania: 5 g
Equipment: 15 mg scoop included by the manufacturer
Declared intended use: aromatherapy; the product is not intended for consumption
Storage conditions at the manufacturer: hermetically sealed, light-resistant containers, temperature up to 18 °C
Manufacturer: Hempbio, Szymańskiego 12/44H, 87-100 Toruń

How to use

The manufacturer summarizes the purpose in one sentence (product recommended for aromatherapy, not intended for consumption) and adds a scoop. In practice:

Measure the material with the included 15 mg scoop
Seal the packaging tightly after each use
Protect the powder from light, moisture, and heat sources
Do not consume the contents - the manufacturer excludes such use
Nie mieszaj z innymi surowcami bez rozeznania w interakcjach

Treat the 15 mg scoop as a measuring tool, not as a recommended serving - the manufacturer includes it in the box as equipment, and it is described as such on the card. Measuring concentrated powder with a kitchen spoon yields results that cannot be replicated, and that is the whole reason why this scoop is included.

For whom

This is a position for someone who buys raw material, not a ready-made preparation, and knows how to read the extract label: they are interested in concentration and double standardization. Chaga is recognized among mushroom raw materials and is often placed alongside lion's mane, reishi, or cordyceps, so this product will appeal to those building their own collection of extracts and comparing them by numbers. The manufacturer does not intend it for consumption, so it is not a dietary supplement, there is no recommended daily portion, and it is not meant for preparing drinking infusions. It is also not a product for minors, for pregnant and breastfeeding women, or for anyone taking medications regularly without prior consultation with a doctor or pharmacist. Concentrated mushroom extracts are sometimes mentioned among raw materials with possible interactions with medications, so this conversation is not a formality.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between polysaccharides and beta-glucans?

Beta-glucans are a subgroup of polysaccharides, which are complex sugars, and they are most often used to compare mushroom extracts. The manufacturer provides both values: 40% polysaccharides and 30% beta-glucans. The second number is included in the first, so read them together, not as two independent components of this extract.

Can this extract be consumed?

The manufacturer excludes this. On the product card, it states directly: the product is recommended for aromatherapy, it is not intended for consumption. This declaration is binding and defines how to use the material: you measure it with the included scoop and use it in aromatherapy. If you are looking for raw material to prepare an infusion, this is not the position.

Where does chaga grow and what does it look like?

Inonotus obliquus grows on the trunks of birch trees in the cool forests of the Northern Hemisphere and forms black, cracked growths that look like burnt wood. The interior of the growth is rusty brown. This is the same species that the manufacturer provides under the botanical name Inonotus obliquus, and it is the raw material for this extract.

How to store the extract after opening?

The manufacturer stores the raw material in hermetically sealed, light-resistant containers at a temperature not exceeding 18 °C, and it is advisable to replicate these conditions at home. Keep the packaging tightly closed, away from light, moisture, and heat sources. In practice, a closed cabinet away from kitchen steam and heaters is sufficient. You will find the expiration date printed on the packaging.

Variants and category

In the same series of mushroom extracts, the manufacturer offers an extract from the yellow polypore and an extract from the lion's mane, and among the plant raw materials of this brand, there is also an extract from the small-leaved bacopa. All our herbs and extracts are gathered in the category Herbs.

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Safety and storage

The product is intended for adults. Do not use it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking medications regularly, including anticoagulants or glucose-lowering medications, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any concentrated mushroom raw material. Store in a tightly closed container, in a dry and dark place, out of reach of children and pets.

The manufacturer designates this extract as a product recommended for aromatherapy and explicitly states that it is not intended for consumption - it does not replace any element of a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

Do you have questions about the batch or documentation? Write or call - we will check what the manufacturer can provide.