{"product_id":"wild-harvested-chaga-mushroom","title":"Wild Harvested Chaga Mushroom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous-sized chunks of wild-harvested Canadian Chaga mushroom.  Perfect for simmering for a powerful tea or broth; can also be powdered for raw consumption.  One chunk can be brewed MULTIPLE times for batch after batch of potent tea.  See the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kootenaywildcrafting.com\/products\/a-taste-of-the-wild-canadian-foraged-foods-cookbook\"\u003efree Wild Canadian Cookbook\u003c\/a\u003e for a slow-cooker Chaga Mushroom Vegetable Stew recipe.  Ships with detailed usage instructions. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWild Canadian Chaga Mushroom Chunks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSustainably Harvested • Multi-Use Preparation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNature's Forest Offering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerous pieces of wild-harvested Canadian chaga (\u003ci\u003eInonotus obliquus\u003c\/i\u003e), carefully gathered from living birch trees in accordance with sustainable foraging practices. These dense, charcoal-hued chunks preserve the mushroom's natural integrity for traditional preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhole chunks\u003c\/b\u003e for extended use (each piece reusable 5-7 times)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVersatile applications\u003c\/b\u003e: Simmer, powder, or tincture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes preparation guide\u003c\/b\u003e with traditional methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplimentary digital recipe book\u003c\/b\u003e with slow-cooker stew instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTraditional Preparation Methods:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSimmered Tea:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 chunk per liter of water, 45-minute low heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCold Extraction:\u003c\/b\u003e Steep in cool water for 12+ hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePowdered:\u003c\/b\u003e Grind for incorporation into foods or beverages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSourcing \u0026amp; Sustainability:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Hand-harvested from healthy boreal forests\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e Only 15-20% of any chaga mass collected per tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Symbol';\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e No birch trees harmed in harvesting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural Context:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChaga has been used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eIndigenous boreal forest traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eFolk herbal practices across northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSeasonal wellness rituals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by Health Canada. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Chaga mushroom is offered as a traditional wild-harvested botanical. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" noshade style=\"color: #404040;\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Our Chaga?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eEthical Wildcrafting:\u003c\/b\u003e Our harvesters follow strict ecological protocols\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eMaximized Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Each chunk yields multiple batches\u003cbr\u003e• \u003cb\u003eAuthentic Preparation:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn traditional techniques\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Pairings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eWith reishi mushroom for forest-inspired blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eIn bone broth for added depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAs base for handmade herbal extracts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeep in paper bags or glass jars away from moisture and light.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kootenay Woman","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":45274736328901,"sku":"sku-47232698908914","price":43.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50g","offer_id":45274736361669,"sku":"sku-47242699866354","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":45274736394437,"sku":"sku-47274202071282","price":78.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5845\/0885\/files\/gathering-wild-chaga-mushroom-birch-tree-fungus-u-2025-01-09-22-04-35-utc.jpg?v=1761988129","url":"https:\/\/sweetysspa.myshopify.com\/products\/wild-harvested-chaga-mushroom","provider":"Sweetys Spa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}