 What is the shelf life of Chaga, and how should I store it? Chaga extract and the adaptogens in it will remain effective for 24 months (2 years) at about 24C, or 75F. It is recommended to keep it in a cool, dry, and dark place – some of the active ingredients can degrade after exposure to direct sunlight. Also, moisture will undermine the quality of Chaga, and may even cause mold, so make sure it’s always dry. Can you make a Chaga tinctures by mixing equal parts of Chaga extract and alcoholic spirits such as vodka? We strongly advise against it, since Chaga extract is already potent, and making a tincture from it is redundant and reduces the amount of ingredients your body could potentially benefit from. Tinctures are typically made from Chaga mushroom extract. Furthermore, a Tincture of Chaga mushroom based on vodka or any other spirits is not as effective as a water-based Chaga mushroom extract, as alcohol does not extract nearly as many ingredients from Chaga as water. The only benefit of using alcohol to make a Chaga Tincture is product sterilization, which is actually the byproduct of this process. However, this is mostly done by pharmacies or other pharmaceutical organizations, seeking to increase the product’s shelf life. In case of Chaga powder, you already have a product that is ready to use – you probably wouldn’t want to mix your instant coffee with alcohol, and this is quite similar. How far does Chaga grow from populated regions? Chaga practically never grows close to any populated regions, since Siberia is not densely populated to begin with (only 40 million people live in this immense region that takes up 13.1 million square kilometers, or over 8 million miles). Does the birch tree die after the Chaga mushroom is harvested? No, the birch tree does not die. In fact, quite the opposite is true - Chaga can only remain alive as long as the birch tree is alive. If the birch tree dies, Chaga mushroom will release spores into the air to reach other birch trees, after which it dies itself as well. Does Chaga come from just one Siberian region or several? Chaga comes from several Siberian regions. For additional information, visit www.sayanhealth.com to learn more.
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