Time Stamps 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - The Chaga Mushroom 01:00 - What we are looking for 01:15 - Unfortunate overharvesting 01:40 - Skiing to find the Chaga 02:25 - What is a Chaga mushroom? 03:00 - Chaga Anatomy 03:35 - Rare Chaga fruiting body and spores 04:07 - How to find a Chaga Mushroom 04:40 - Chaga Identification 05:00 - Chaga resilience and medicine 05:36 - History of Chaga 05:43 - Chaga in Russia 06:15 - Chaga in China and Japan 06:36 - Native American history of Chaga 08:41 - Give something back to nature 08:59 - Harvesting Chaga mushroom 10:05 - Chaga crust vs interior uses 10:51 - Fire making with Chaga 14:00 - How to make Chaga Tea 18:47 - Medicinal benefits of Chaga mushroom 23:53 - What does Chaga tea taste like 25:35 - Chaga fire making with hand drill and bow drill 29:21 - Chaga hot chocolate and Tie-dye T shirt 31:41 - Chaga hot chocolate 33:08 - Preparing the Dye and T shirt 35:03 - Chaga mushroom fabric dye 36:09 - Chaga Tie-dye T shirt result
@benewgillian6823
2 жыл бұрын
Please , what is the flute music at the beginning ?
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
@@benewgillian6823 It's by an awesome overtone flute player called Winne Clement. Check out his stuff!
@benewgillian6823
2 жыл бұрын
@@JamieKunka Thank you , i will ..
@SongbirdAlom
3 жыл бұрын
this channel is CRIMINALLY underviewed.
@HappySnappyChappy
2 жыл бұрын
I've only just discovered your videos but I really like them. I like the informal style, but still rich with loads of practical information. Thanks for all the hard work you must have put in to research & present these fascinating little mini-documentaries.
@grim.hustle
2 жыл бұрын
Such a good video!
@swylie516
2 жыл бұрын
Love that you include the concept of giving something back in exchange for harvesting some chaga, such a beautiful symbiotic relationship when we properly honour nature. 🙏😊
@margotjones8312
Жыл бұрын
I have just recently discovered your videos as I was researching information on birch polypore. I am enrolled in a herbalism program and on one of our recent "plant walks" fell upon some birch polypore and wanted to learn more about it. I watched your video on it and was so impressed with your knowledge of it. This video on chaga was even more impressive! I can appreciate your love for nature and spending time in the outdoors, too! Love your dog's personality, and what a cool tie dye T-shirt! Thanks for sharing!👍
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
Hi Margot! I’m glad the videos were useful! It’s always so interesting researching the birch fungi and their cultural history.
@AlissaSss23
Жыл бұрын
Hey, that's how I've found his channel too! While researching the birch polypore, how funny!
@maritimespook
Жыл бұрын
I have many posts on Instagram and on KZitem and you explained it better than I ever could ....great video and you earned a new subscriber.....Cheers from Atlantic Canada ! 🇨🇦..... to anyone thinking of harvesting some that reads this comment please just take a bit in the coldest days of winter ...getting it strictly for profit and in the warm months is a tragedy
@9thMonk
3 жыл бұрын
You've compacted a load of useful information into this, Jamie! Well done. I might only add that it might be preferable to not boil, but simmer under the boiling point. Just like boiled veggies, you lose the value with higher temps. (Also, boiled veggies... blechhh!). :P Well, done. Thanks very much!!
@danno1800
Жыл бұрын
This was excellent! Thank you - much appreciated…
@isabelladavis1363
Жыл бұрын
How absolutely cool best video I’ve seen in some while!
@Cyriljayant
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video !! Beauty of the MAGIC MUSHROOM. Cheers!
@cosmiccream2469
Жыл бұрын
One of the best , most in depth, and entertaining tutorials I've seen! Thank you for sharing,
@saraflores4267
3 жыл бұрын
Love the production of the video and the information is so valuable! Can’t wait for more vids!
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Sara! Working on one about birch sap at the mo. Hopefully it will be finished by the weekend 😁
@damienfontaniere4015
3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video: informative on so many levels, well made and really different. Thanks Jamie.
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Damien! Got a new video coming soon about Birch sap. Continuing the Birch theme!
@KellyMPVM
Жыл бұрын
Hello from Australia, Brazil & Colombia! What an informative, credible, well-rounded, well-produced, entertaining, and inspiring knowledge-share! And Hemp seems so sweet. Thank you very much, Jamie Kunka. That was our first time watching a video of yours and it certainly will not be the last.
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kelly so glad you enjoyed the video!
@hardcorefishingcorcup
6 ай бұрын
Thank You The peace your video brought was unexplainable. 🙏🏻
@matthewgoetzka8855
Жыл бұрын
Best & most complete video on Chaga I've seen 👍
@warshipsdd-2142
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliantly done! The scope and the amount of detailed information is outstanding, as well as informative and educational. Thanks
@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234
2 жыл бұрын
Great information. I plan to brew some Chaga this afternoon. Now it is in a jar in the fridge with water. Take care.
@carlj2628
2 жыл бұрын
Bro honestly that was such an an epic video you are so epic Keep on with this man - the amount of love in every aspect of that video made me happy :) especially the lil doggo compilations
@carlj2628
2 жыл бұрын
and also loved the varying cultural uses to the fungi, really interesting
@Hammy_Sammy
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! This was an amazing watch
@kellyhynes536
Жыл бұрын
Another great video ..your voice is soothing ..I enjoy it much 😌 question regarding chaga ..are you able to harvest late fall instead of winter ? I've read conflicting information
@nataliaregina3094
Жыл бұрын
well, I agree so much with the comments here! Wonderful info and quality, thank you for sharing and inspiring others, you deserve many more views on your channel it's top notch!
@KimGibsonfiberlover
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your work in getting these videos out…I have just found you and am so glad.
@storbunlimitedbushcraft6996
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing mycology knowledge there dude. I have a load at home and you've inspired me to do a vid on the chunks I already have. Thanks for sharing man! 👍🏽 Its so important to share the overharvesting aspect that is problematic world wide. Ps I did cringe slightly when I saw your mora on the ferro rod 😳🥺 spine of the knife maybe? Haha Peace and love dude 🙏
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed! Ha! I appologize for the Mora abuse, i might make a bushcraft knife from a burly saw blade I've got. Might be my next video 😁
@storbunlimitedbushcraft6996
3 жыл бұрын
@@JamieKunka awesome 👌🏽
@sonicka111
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video, I love the snow too.. I miss it, living in London 😢
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
Hoping for a snowy winter again up here. Hope you get some down in London too!
@roguehy
2 жыл бұрын
Wow that shirt was epic! Thanks for the intimate look at the uses and benefits of chaga!
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 😆
@wigwamclan
Жыл бұрын
Loved all this.... Top draw!
@charlietango8340
5 ай бұрын
I've just come across your videos and they are truly inspiring. Very entertaining and informative content, keep it up my dude!
@h2hcamey
Жыл бұрын
Super! Loves every second of your video! Carry on!
@LipovBog
Жыл бұрын
Awesome work! Man thanks. Be well!
@isabelladavis1363
Жыл бұрын
So much information thank you for your care for nature and the time energy and fighting Mother Nature to do,so…
@TangibleTania
Жыл бұрын
It has been far too long since I have climbed out of a homemade igloo...maybe this winter is my winter. Thanks for the great video. It was great to learn more about chaga. The t-shirt was fantastic!!! I have subbed! *WAVING FROM NEW ENGLAND!*
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
Waving back from Scotland and fingers crossed for good Igloo building this winter!
@jamesadams8572
2 жыл бұрын
Great video and such informative interesting information. Thanks..
hi jamie just to let you know i have the same stove you do and cook on my coach with it the stove sits on the three bent over lugs to get that all important sweet spot for use of the burner . im loving your videos and find them very helpful as im just getting into walking and foraging
@phylbeeme2476
2 жыл бұрын
You might want to make a full tincture, which consists of ethanol extraction first. Then simmering the chaga used in the tincture in water until you have the result you showed in this video. Mix 1:1 alcohol/water extracts and bottle up. The reason: not all beneficial components are derived by either process alone. So, the combo of the two has a complete range. I make the water infusion for a daily drink. And take a dropper of the combined extract every few days. Wonderful and informative video. Thank you.
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I’ll definitely try this recipe. Very glad you enjoyed the video!
@Saladmama57
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel today. Great information for the observer and forager who loves spending time outside in our beautiful world. 👍🏻
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris, I'm glad your enjoying the videos!
@deanjackson7995
Жыл бұрын
Good info thanks
@timothylongmore7325
2 жыл бұрын
Your dog very much reminds me of my foraging companion Arlo. He's border collie / aussie cross. While i harvest chaga he digs at the roots like a crazy dog. I've a short video of him hunting chaga. I'm a great fan of chaga tea and tinctures. Cold with cranberry juice is my energy drink while foraging.
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great pooch! They love the foraging don’t they. I’ll have to try that with the cranberry juice that sounds delicious.
@timothylongmore7325
2 жыл бұрын
@@JamieKunka It really is. It seems to boost energy and supress appetite as well. My dog gets so excited when I get his leash out and gather my foraging gear he barks all the way to the woods! Unfortunately that's about an hour ride away , lol. Adirondack Park , New York state
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
Haha sounds like a great character for a foraging companion. Mine gets similarly exciting if you say let’s go find the mushrooms!
@timothylongmore7325
2 жыл бұрын
@@JamieKunka Our reishi seasons just starting and I showed Arlo some fresh shrooms and he looked quite interested. I'm going to have some snacks on hand to reward him with when we find some. I dont know about Hemp but Arlo's all about the snacks. I've got some great photos of him climbing reishi stumps and logs.
@xikethehippiex
3 жыл бұрын
This is only the second video iv seen of yours, came from your chanterelle vs false chanterelle video. Instant subscriber thankyou for being passionate about fungi, and also being open and spreading your knowledge as many do not.
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are enjoying them and you are very welcome.
@l1verpool1000
Жыл бұрын
very interesting and informative thank you for your time.
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
Your very welcome!
@l1verpool1000
Жыл бұрын
@@JamieKunka I managed to find some chaga in Yorkshire, its only small so I'm guessing its pretty young so I'm just observing it for now.
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
That’s very respectful to watch it 😁
@Fishy1764
Жыл бұрын
Striking your ferro rod with a knifes cutting edge is very very bad 🥵 try spending two minutes with a file and file the spine to a nice sharp right angle you,ll find it will strike your rod much better and you,ll save your cutting edge. Absolutely enjoyed watch your videos on the chaga fungi and the spruce tea as well as tapping the birch trees theres a lot of information in them. Nicely done😉👍
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
Apologies for the knife abuse I’ve got a proper striker now and bigger ferro! Glad you enjoyed the videos!
@toadstoolze
3 жыл бұрын
Nice dog 🐶
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
He's got the 'collie eye' for sure
@toadstoolze
3 жыл бұрын
@@JamieKunka sure has they're piercing... keep up good work btw ✌️
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
@@toadstoolze Thanks! More coming soon.
@chrisholmes6029
Жыл бұрын
Also used by the American Iroquois Indian traps similar to the Siberian uses.
@lisaMESRB
Жыл бұрын
Brilliant delivery of chaga knowledge! Thank you for sharing. Cannot wait to try hot chocolate! Just to clarify you used 1 tbl of chopped chaga steamed in milk for 20 min? Is it just for flavor then and not for medicinal purposes since thats a short time - or did you use a tbl of chaga tea? Thx for clarifying 🤗
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
I think both would work well. It as you say adding a longer brewed tea would have a higher concentration of all the good stuff!
@borisacat9182
3 жыл бұрын
Another very interesting video. But if you don't mind I'll be making my own tea, thanks. T-shirt tie-dye was excellent. Does the dye get fixed well or does it wash out ?
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
Haha! I'll let you know about the staying power of the dye once it gets its first wash. I suspect if one used more Industrial mordants and fixatives it may stick around longer but I didn't want to sully a useful cooking pot and wash such things down the drain!
@borisacat9182
3 жыл бұрын
I got this from a good web page called allnaturaldying. It is possible that yours might have its own fixative as tannins. Salt - Use salt as a fixative for cotton fabrics, thread or yarns. As a general rule you should use 1 part salt to 16 parts water. Place your dyeing medium into the salted water and simmer for about an hour to allow maximum absorption. Gently squeeze the salted water from your dyeing medium and then - whilst still wet - immerse the item into the dye bath. Tannins - Tannins occur naturally in some plants, which eliminates the need for other fixatives. These plants are indicated by an “**” mark in the colors page. Vinegar - 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water. Use as per salt above. Baking Soda - 1/2 cup baking soda to 1 gallon water. Simmer. Tara Powder - Cream of Tartar - Cream of Tartar is often used with an alum mordant to produce a clearer color in the final dyed product Washing Soda - @@JamieKunka
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
Great information! Hopefully the salt method I used will work then! Looks like there are lots of alternatives to salt as well!
@DuncanPepper
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid again, thanks very much. I've been interested in chaga for a while, but never been confident in identifying it. Lots of burrs can look similar. Those close ups are helpful though. I'm pretty sure I've got some near me... Fancy coming over to 'feldy to hunt some?
@JamieKunka
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Duncan it was fun shooting it in the big freeze. I used to spot big birch burrs and get my hopes up haha. Once the ski season quietens down that would be great!
@lepuke6854
3 жыл бұрын
Chaga is found all over the place here in Maine USA.
@mmcconnell434
2 жыл бұрын
Why do you use the blade of the knife to scrape the fero rod & not the back/spine?
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
I know terrible knife abuse...
@timothylongmore7325
2 жыл бұрын
That upper bit looks like someone harvested 2-3 years prior to your harvest.
@JamieKunka
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting I was wondering if anyone had ever spotted it!
@electrominded8372
Жыл бұрын
Best creation myth of all time! 😆🌳💩
@camilagonzalez7597
2 жыл бұрын
Pork en español ....y el vídeo en inglés???? Que alguen me explike
@novikovgarage_SPB
Жыл бұрын
chaga - eliksir av lang levetid
@TG-hp8og
Жыл бұрын
Where did you find the science about the health effect directly from chaga(not as in in depth study at the very separated substance/vitamin/antioxydant etc)? I do find theory's, a lot of them,but not really medical science especially about chaga.... About the study you are telling about, that was a theory ,right, it wasnt medical proven. He already had a lot of medicine before consuming chaga... I mean,im not saying its wrong, the benefit theory's but its not proven either , right?
@JamieKunka
Жыл бұрын
Yes I think if I remember correctly they were scientific papers proposing some hypothetical ideas about the compounds. Have a look on pub med for the papers they are quite interesting. I think further research/larger studies will be needed of course.
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