Turkey Tail Mushroom

Whole Dried Turkey Tail Mushroom Fruiting Body Pieces
Botanical name: Trametes Versicolour
TCM: Yun Zhi

Benefits

Turkey tail mushroom has been used in traditional medicine for its potential health benefits. Here are some of the health benefits of taking turkey tail mushroom:

• Immune System Boost: Turkey tail mushroom contains polysaccharides that have been shown to stimulate the immune system, particularly natural killer cells, which help fight cancer cells.

• Antioxidant Properties: The mushroom has antioxidant properties which can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, thus reducing the risk of chronic diseases.

• Digestive Health: Turkey tail contains prebiotics which assist the microbiome. They feed the good bacteria in the gut, in particular acidophilus and bifidobacterium which are very beneficial to anyone suffering from leaky gut syndrome, a precursor to many diseases such as Crohn’s, IBS and even autism.

• Cancer Treatment: The polysaccharide-K (PSK) and polysaccharide-peptide (PSP) compounds present in turkey tail mushroom have been shown to have anti-tumor properties and may be effective in treating cancer.

• Respiratory Health: Turkey tail mushroom can help improve respiratory health by reducing inflammation in the airways and improving lung function.