The Chaga mushroom (Kabanoanatake)

has anti-cancer properties and may be able to stimulate the immune system. In one experiment, mice implanted with B16F10-melanoma, showed a 4.07-fold increase in survival rate when given a compound isolated from the Chaga mushroom.

The Chaga mushroom contains betulin and inotodiol, two compounds which have demonstrated ability to induce apoptosis of certain cancer cell lines (mouse leukemia P388 cells, Jurkat cells).

Researchers have noted the Chaga mushroom has potent antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory properties and may be able to lower blood sugar levels. For centuries, Chaga mushrooms have been used in Russia for medicinal purposes.

This mushroom can be used to treat Influenza virus.