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Organic Chaga Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Mycomatrix

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Organic Chaga Extract is a dietary supplement by Mycomatrix with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, antioxidant support, general wellness/tonic.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chaga Mushroom fruiting body extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organic Chaga Extract by Mycomatrix

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

Mycomatrix Organic Chaga Extract is a single-ingredient liquid: chaga mushroom fruiting body extract. The extract is made with sugar cane ethanol and spring water as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Chaga's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Immune support and inflammation management.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cardiovascular disease (CVD), immune function, antioxidant support, general wellness.
  • The closest evidence on file: Chaga is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cardiovascular disease (CVD) (Natural Medicines).

We don't have reliable evidence to rate chaga for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or COVID-19 in our data. The evidence we hold isn't established enough to say whether it works for these uses.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chaga

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Chaga is generally used in foods and teas, but human safety data are limited. There have been two reported cases of kidney failure and one case of kidney inflammation from excessive chaga use — chaga contains high concentrations of oxalate, which can affect kidney health if consumed in large amounts.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. There isn't enough information to know whether chaga is safe in these situations, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chaga

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Chaga.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 327 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with us before using this product if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs, immunosuppressants, or antidiabetes medications — all three types carry Moderate interaction concerns with chaga.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Chaga extract may be worth considering if you're interested in its traditional uses, but human evidence is sparse. If you take blood thinners, immunosuppressants, or diabetes medications, check with us first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Organic Chaga Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Mycomatrix
Barcode (UPC) 850391006347
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 59 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2025
DSLD ID 339169
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Organic Chaga Extract by Mycomatrix, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
59
UPC/BARCODE
850391006347
IngredientAmount% DV
Chaga Mushroom fruiting body extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Sugar Cane Ethanol, Spring Water

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Label statements
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Formulation

Gluten free Not from myceliated grain

USDA Organic Certified Organic

Triple phase extraction Adaptogenic assists with Lowering cholesterol Fighting inflammation Immune modulation

Certified Organic by Clemson University

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Certified Organic

Formula

100% Fruiting body

General Statements

A Mushroom Mountain Company

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Organic Chaga Extract by Mycomatrix label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Organic Chaga Extract by Mycomatrix

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container59 Amounts shown are per serving.

Chaga Mushroom fruiting body extract

Interacts with
327 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: Inonotus obliquus Fruiting Body Extract

Chaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for i...

Chaga Mushroom fruiting body extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Sugar Cane Ethanol, Spring Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Organic Chaga Extract by Mycomatrix Drug Interactions

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327Drugs
327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Organic Chaga Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Chaga Mushroom fruiting body extract3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that chaga extract can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that chaga might decrease blood glucose levels and increase insulin levels. This has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research suggests that certain constituents of chaga stimulate immune function. This has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Organic Chaga Extract, from the product label.

Mycomatrix

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Name
Mycomatrix
Web Address
mushroommountain.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Organic Chaga Extract by Mycomatrix: Common Questions

Does Organic Chaga Extract by Mycomatrix interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Organic Chaga Extract has a known interaction with 327 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Organic Chaga Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is chaga safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the side effects I might experience?
Human safety data are limited. The main concern reported is kidney problems from excessive use — chaga is high in oxalate, which can affect kidney health if consumed in large amounts. There have been two cases of kidney failure and one case of kidney inflammation linked to heavy chaga use.
Does chaga actually work for heart health or blood sugar control?
We don't have reliable evidence to rate chaga for cardiovascular disease or diabetes in our data. The evidence isn't established enough to say whether it works for these uses.
What exactly is in this extract?
It's chaga mushroom fruiting body extract made with sugar cane ethanol and spring water. That's one active ingredient — the rest is the liquid base.
Can I take chaga if I'm on aspirin or other blood thinners?
Lab and animal studies suggest chaga might increase bleeding risk with these drugs, though it hasn't been reported in people. Check your exact medications with the search tool on this page, or ask your pharmacist before starting.

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The Full Monographs Behind Organic Chaga Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Organic Chaga Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 9 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Chaga 9 references
  1. Sun JE, Ao ZH, Lu ZM, et al. Antihyperglycemic and antilipidperoxidative effects of dry matter of culture broth of Inonotus obliquus in submerged culture on normal and alloxan-diabetes mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;118(1):7-13. PubMed
  2. Hyun KW, Jeong SC, Lee DH, et al. Isolation and characterization of a novel platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from the medicinal mushroom, Inonotus obliquus. Peptides 2006;27(6):1173-8. PubMed
  3. Kim YO, Han SB, Lee HW, et al. Immuno-stimulating effect of the endo-polysaccharide produced by submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus. Life Sci 2005;77(19):2438-56. PubMed
  4. Kikuchi Y, Seta K, Ogawa Y, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy. Clin Nephrol 2014;81(6):440-4. PubMed
  5. Lee S, Lee HY, Park Y, et al. Development of end stage renal disease after long-term ingestion of chaga mushroom: case report and review of literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(19):e122.
  6. Kwon O, Kim Y, Paek JH, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy that clinically manifested as nephrotic syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(10):e28997. PubMed
  7. Su L, Xin C, Yang J, et al. A polysaccharide from Inonotus obliquus ameliorates intestinal barrier dysfunction in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Biol Macromol 2022;214:312-323. PubMed
  8. Chen S, Ma Y, Li H, et al. Anti-diabetic e?ects of Inonotus obliquus extract in high fat diet combined streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mice. Nutr Hosp 2022;39(6):1256-1263. PubMed
  9. Ye X, Wu K, Xu L, et al. Methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus improves type 2 diabetes mellitus through modifying intestinal flora. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023;13:1103972. PubMed

See these in context on the Chaga monograph →

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