Chaga

Medicinal ingredients (each capsule contains):

Recommended use or purpose: 
Source of antioxidants for the maintenance of good health.

Recommended dose: 
Adults: take 1 capsule 4 times daily.

Non-medicinal ingredients: 
Silicon dioxide, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (plant-source), hypromellose.

Cautions and warnings: 
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a medical condition or if you are taking prescription medication, if you have diabetes or if you are taking anticoagulant medications, if you have an autoimmune condition or are taking immunosuppressants. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if adverse reactions occur. Store in a cool dry place, away from children. Do not use if safety seal is broken.

Medicinal ingredients (per dose unit):

Recommended use or purpose: 
Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.

Recommended dose: 
Adults: take 1/2 teaspoon (1800mg) 2 times per day.

Cautions and warnings: 
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. Store in a cool dry place, away from children. Do not use if safety seal is broken.

• Antioxidant support
• Strengthening immune system

Traditionally used as a drink to help folks deal with the daily ups and downs and whirlwinds of the mind.

Ancient Beliefs on Chaga

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), often called "King of Medicinal Mushrooms" or "Black Gold," has been used for centuries across Northern Europe, Russia, and Siberia as a cornerstone of folk medicine. Ancient traditions revere Chaga not just as a medicine, but as a potent tonic for longevity, immunity, and spiritual balance, particularly in surviving harsh, cold climates. 

Ancient Wisdom & Cultural Uses

• Siberian "Gift from God": Siberian shamans and the indigenous Khanty people have used Chaga for centuries (with roots dating back to the 12th century) to enhance stamina, promote longevity, and treat illnesses.
• "Mushroom of Immortality": Russian folk healers nicknamed it this for its perceived ability to fight infections and prolong life.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM): In TCM, Chaga is classified as a "superior herb" that supports overall health, balances the body's energy (Qi), and rejuvenates the spirit.
• First Nations Medicine: Indigenous cultures in North America used Chaga as a traditional, holistic health booster.
• WWII Substitute: During the 1940s, when coffee was scarce, Finns used Chaga as a coffee substitute, calling it Tikkatee (woodpecker tea). 

Traditional Applications and Beliefs

• Daily Wellness & Longevity: It was commonly brewed as a tea to boost immunity and overall health, particularly to combat harsh winters.
• Digestive and Liver Health: It was traditionally relied on to soothe stomach and liver conditions.
• Skin and Pain Relief: It was used to treat skin conditions and to relieve rheumatic pain.
• Purification Rituals: The Khanty people would burn Chaga and use the resulting tea to cleanse and purify after childbirth or during rituals. 

Key Energetic and Spiritual Beliefs

• Adaptogenic Nature: It was understood to help the body adapt to, and withstand, extreme environmental and physical stressors.
• Third Eye/Pineal Gland Support: Because it is incredibly rich in melanin—the same substance that gives human skin and eyes their colour—it has been traditionally considered a powerful tool for supporting the pineal gland (the "third eye") and promoting spiritual awareness.
• "Forest Soul": It was respected as a powerful ally in grounding and restoring harmony to the body’s natural rhythm

Purica full spectrum Chaga contains every compound the mushroom produces in its lifecycle.

This information is presented to give context as to how Traditional Forms of Medicine - such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Traditional Tibetan Medicine (TTM), Ayurvedic Medicine and Shamanic Indigenous Traditions all over the Earth - developed and perfected over hundreds to thousands of years to see what did and did not work, viewed and used this natural substance in their Healing Traditions. Trial and error over lengthy periods of time is a perfect example of the Latin term Scientia “to know.”