Wild Birch Chaga Mushroom Dark Extract Deep Aged Direct From Origin 500g Culinary Use

Dried Birch Chaga, known in TCM as Hua Shu Rong (桦树茸), from Inonotus obliquus. This dark, aged sclerotium is a wild edible fungus traditionally used in folk herbal practice. In TCM theory it is considered warming and associated with the Kidney and Spleen channels. It is commonly simmered or cooked into soups and decoctions as a daily wellness food.

Key Selling Points

• Wild-harvested birch chaga sclerotium from Inonotus obliquus
• Deep dark color indicating long aging and dense texture
• Sold as a raw edible agricultural product in 500g packs
• Traditionally simmered in soups and decoctions
• Known in TCM as Hua Shu Rong (桦树茸)

Quality & Sensory

The sclerotium is typically very dark brown to black with a rough, cracked, woody exterior and a dense, corky texture. It has a mild earthy, woody aroma. When simmered, the liquid is typically deep amber to dark brown with a mild, slightly bitter, earthy taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Simmered as a decoction
• Added to soups and broths
• Cooked into congee
• Used as a culinary herbal ingredient

Traditional Uses

In traditional folk practice, birch chaga is simmered slowly in water to make a dark decoction, often combined with red dates or goji berries. It is also added to long-cooked soups and congee. It is traditionally associated with warming the middle and supporting vitality during cold seasons.

FAQ Q&A