Medicine

For countless generations, the earth has provided everything needed to heal, protect, and sustain our communities. The deep woods, high plains, and alpine meadows were never just landscapes—they were our original pharmacy, our grocery store, and our greatest teachers.

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a unique fungus found in cold, northern forests, growing almost exclusively on birch trees. It doesn’t look like a typical mushroom; instead, it appears as a hard, blackened, crusty mass that resembles a large clump of burnt charcoal.