Using only two ingredients, chaga tincture is simple to make. Tincturing chaga makes is straightforward to consume the beneficial compounds in the mushrooms.
A Note About Over-Harvesting Of Chaga
I had planned to write this blog post a month ago and purchased my chaga from a local shop. However since then I have learned that chaga is being over-harvested, which can lead to the species going extinct.
I do not want to put something harmful out into the world. There are many alternative mushrooms that you can source which provide the same benefits as chaga that are not at risk of being over-harvested. I’ve listed those below.
Because I had already purchased the chaga, I decided to share this post so I could show you how to make mushroom tea using a mushroom like chaga. I also wanted to be able to use my youtube platform to highlight the over-harvesting of the mushroom and provide alternatives to chaga.
Here are some alternatives (thanks to Grass Roots Remedies for this information)
- Turkey Tail
- Birch Polypore
FAQ
Chaga mushrooms are high in antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory properties. This means that by consuming chaga, whether via a tea or as a tincture, your body is able to access those beneficial compounds.
I take 2-3 droppers full once a day.
Most tinctures will last two years if stored in a clean glass bottle in a cool, dark place.
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Tips
When tincturing, it’s best to try to maximise the surface area that will be exposed to the alcohol. This means that instead of using large chunks of chaga (or Turkey Tail or Birch Polypore) to make chaga tincture, you should grind it up or chop it into smaller pieces.
Tools
Medium Saucepan
Small Glass Jar (with lid)
Amber Glass Bottle (with dropper)
Supplies
Vodka – at least 40 proof
Chaga Mushrooms – or alternatives that are not already over-forged such as Turkey Tail or Birch Polypore
Water
For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.
Instructions
Most tincture are as simple as pouring vodka overtop of a fresh or dry herb and letting it sit in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Chaga tincture has one additional step to ensure the beneficial compounds are completely extracted.
To begin, fill a clean glass jar about ½ the way full. Make sure the chaga is either ground or is in small pieces.
Pour vodka overtop of the chaga and tighten the lid.
Shake the jar and set it in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks.
After 4 weeks, pour the contents into a medium saucepan. Fill the glass container with water and pour the water into the saucepan. Repeat. The goal is to add double the amount of water into the pan as the chaga and alcohol.
Simmer the mixture on low for 20-30 minutes. Then strain off the chaga from the liquid. Pour the liquid into the amber glass bottle for storage.
Add the chaga back into the saucepan and add the same amount of water (2x your glass container). Simmer for another 30 minutes.
Then strain the mixture off again and add the liquid (the tincture) into your larger glass jar.
Store the tincture in a glass jar (amber is the best to protect against UV liquid) in a cool, dark place. It should last up to 2 years.
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How To Make Simple Chaga Tincture
Using only two ingredients, chaga tincture is simple to make. Tincturing chaga makes is straightforward to consume the beneficial compounds in the mushrooms.
Materials
- Vodka – enough to fill your small glass jar (at least 40 proof)
- Chaga Mushrooms (or alternatives that are not already over-forged such as Turkey Tail or Birch Polypore) - enough to fill 1/2 of your glass jar
- Water - 2x the amount of your small glass jar
Tools
- Medium Saucepan
- Small Glass Jar (with lid)
- Amber Glass Bottle with dropper
Instructions
- Most tincture are as simple as pouring vodka overtop of a fresh or dry herb and letting it sit in a cool, dark place for 4-6 weeks. Chaga tincture has one additional step to ensure the beneficial compounds are completely extracted.
- To begin, fill a clean glass jar about ½ the way full. Make sure the chaga is either ground or is in small pieces.
- Pour vodka overtop of the chaga and tighten the lid.
- Shake the jar and set it in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks.
- After 4 weeks, pour the contents into a medium saucepan. Fill the glass container with water and pour the water into the saucepan. Repeat. The goal is to add double the amount of water into the pan as the chaga and alcohol.
- Simmer the mixture on low for 20-30 minutes. Then strain off the chaga from the liquid. Pour the liquid into the amber glass bottle for storage.
- Add the chaga back into the saucepan and add the same amount of water (2x your glass container). Simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Then strain the mixture off again and add the liquid (the tincture) into your larger glass jar.
- Store the tincture in a glass jar (amber is the best to protect against UV liquid) in a cool, dark place.
Notes
Chaga tincture should last up to 2 years.
I’m not a medical professional and do not intend to offer medical advice in any content I create. As always, do your own research and speak to your doctor or paediatricians.
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