Chaga SAP is a hot water-extract mushroom, scientifically termed Inonotus obliquus. Chaga forms through parasitizing birch and other trees, manifesting a mass of mycelium marks that appear like burnt charcoal due to the high levels of melanin. It is nutrient-packed, boasting polysaccharides, flavonoids, betulinic acid, polyphenols, minerals, enzymes, and B vitamins such as pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and niacin.