Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)
Description: Trametes versicolor, also known as Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor, is a common polypore mushroom found on dead logs worldwide. The name “versicolor” means “of several colors,” aptly describing this mushroom’s vibrant appearance, resembling the colorful tail plumage of a wild turkey.
Appearance:
- Cap: Typically rust-brown or darker brown with concentric zones of different colors, sometimes featuring blackish areas.
- Flesh: Dense, leathery texture, 1–3 mm thick.
- Growth: Commonly grows in tiled layers.
Traditional Use: Turkey Tail Mushroom has been utilized in traditional Chinese practices for thousands of years, often made into a tonic or tea to leverage its health benefits.
Health Benefits and Uses:
- Digestive Health: May help promote digestive health.*
- Immune Support: May help support immune system health.*
- Cellular Health: May help promote cellular health.*
Research Highlights:
- Polysaccharide K (PSK): Known to stimulate Natural Killer cells, promoting immune health and function. Used in Japan for decades to support cellular health.
- Polysaccharide-peptide (PSP): Increases monocytes, bolstering immune system defenses. Clinical trials indicate PSP supports gut and digestive health, which in turn aids the immune system.
Beta-Glucan Content:
- Minimum 45%
Dosage:
- As a dietary supplement, take 500mg of Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract once daily.
Attention: 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.