Plant Family

Hymenochaetaceae

Pictured: Chaga

Chaga / bracket fungi

Tough, often woody parasitic bracket fungi (not plants); chaga is a melanin- and antioxidant-rich tonic.

1 Herb // 11 Constituents // 2 Notable Members

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Overview

The Chaga / Bracket Fungi

Tough, often woody parasitic bracket fungi (not plants); chaga is a melanin- and antioxidant-rich tonic.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The monograph in the database whose Hymenochaetaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Chaga

Inonotus obliquus

AdaptogenAntiulcerAnticancerAnti-Inflammatory +4

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Phellinus (mesima)
  • Inonotus relatives

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