Birch polypore has been used for thousands of years and became famous when it was found along with the body of ‘Ötzi’, a 5300 year old mummy discovered by tourists between the border of Austria and Italy. It’s believed that Ötzi – who was suffering from Lyme disease – might have used the mushrooms to help clear parasitic worms from the stomach and the digestive system.
 
Medicinal claims** for birch polypore include:
immune boosting;
anti-parasitic;
anti-septic;
anti-viral; and
anti-inflammatory
 
Young specimens are more edible than more mature specimens; even then, we strongly recommend that you use birch polypore to make tea.
 
* * These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
 
Enjoy the health benefits of Maine birch polypore in a convenient tea bag. No messy chopping or grinding. No need to make large stovetop batches. Enjoy at home, at work, or on the road. White Mountain Mushrooms' birch polypore tea bags contain three times the birch polypore of virtually all of our competitors for about the same price. Many of our customers use one of our tea bags more than once. Steep this genuine, 100% wild harvested, gluten- and caffeine-free Maine birch polypore tea bag for 8-12 minutes (or to taste.) Complement your tea by adding lemon, honey or cinnamon.