Chaga farming in Maine is on the fringe of being a multi-billion dollar industry

Submitted by Nesthemonster t3_zyghq7 in Maine

"The attraction is its potential healing power for ailments and conditions from diabetes to cancer, and chaga is highly touted as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune booster. Most of the testimonials on its medicinal value are anecdotal, because there have been only a few scientific human studies on the compounds contained in the conk that protrudes from the side of birch trees."

https://www.sunjournal.com/2022/12/27/chaga-farming-in-maine-on-the-fringe-of-a-multi-billion-dollar-industry/

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KingfisherC t1_j25plij wrote

I chagat a bridge for sale as well.

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vikingenvy t1_j25zwd0 wrote

But does it cure more or fewer illnesses than cannabis?

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Guygan t1_j25paxy wrote

Absolute nonsense.

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jonnyspells t1_j25taco wrote

why?

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WhiskyIsMyYoga t1_j266j3m wrote

Because the plural of ‘anecdote’ is never ‘data’.

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MathematicianGlum880 t1_j26ia71 wrote

While I’m all in with natural remedies, I’m not sold on tree mold.

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sledbelly t1_j25soqw wrote

I have a few extra briefcases.

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PinkLemonade2 t1_j26rx58 wrote

I mean cool, man. We can grow the shit, let em want it lmao

Sustainable etc

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Civean t1_j2814nq wrote

Wowee, you got excited about something and felt more energetic? You think your hair is kind of nicer than it was a few weeks before? You wanted to treat your stress and anxiety and spent a whole bunch of time outside in the sun? Surely it’s the fungus and no other immediately obvious factors.

You got a hobby, touched grass and paid more attention to your personal hygiene. No shit you feel better in general. Please don’t try to convince cancer patients to pursue this bullshit over traditional medicine - you will be the death of them.

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Civean t1_j281d1o wrote

And while you’re at it, stay the fuck away from our forests with your industry.

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K8nK9s t1_j2835x3 wrote

This is the comment I was waiting for.

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lobstah t1_j26kqhv wrote

The headline writer should have stopped at fringe !

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dustinkoller t1_j2671ix wrote

I just found one in my backyard lol

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nightwolves t1_j2736ap wrote

My Dad has been foraging it for years

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cuntlicker90210 t1_j2ed3kg wrote

Wtf is chaga? When will you hippy dippys run out of wierd shit to eat?

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rockpapergenocide t1_j26293o wrote

"nAtuRaL mediCiNe is bUlLshiT" *hits weed vape and gets fourth booster.

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Majestic-Feedback541 t1_j25ryeh wrote

Hmmm... There isn't enough money in the world to convince me to eat/ingest mushrooms. You do you though

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TimothyOilypants t1_j26g54j wrote

I assume that also means no beer, wine, bread, antibiotics, soy sauce, cheese, a plethora of medicines, cured meats, coffee, tea, pickles, etc., right?

Make no mistake champ, this IS A FUNGAL planet that we are just lucky enough to live on.

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Guygan t1_j28x0qr wrote

> this IS A FUNGAL planet that we are just lucky enough to live on.

This is a great line. Imma steal it.

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Majestic-Feedback541 t1_j26i5x6 wrote

Nope, pretty sure I just singled out mushrooms. Although I dislike beer, wine is good for cooking but it doesn't great in some recipes. I like cheddar, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, not too fond of moldy cheeses.

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TimothyOilypants t1_j26jbms wrote

Good for you hon. Any other stupid fucking stories you want to tell?

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