- Turkey tail improves immune function by stimulating cytokine production, increasing natural killer cells, and other immune-boosting functions.
The Turkey Tail mushroom, or Trametes versicolor, is one of the best-studied medicinal mushrooms. It grows on dead logs worldwide and gets its name because its brown, tan rings resemble a turkey's tail feathers. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), turkey tail has been used to treat lung diseases, and in Japan, the drug PSK, which is derived from turkey tail, has been used to boost the immune system when given with standard cancer treatment.
China also has a similar medicine called PSP. Turkey tail contains one of the highest amounts of beta-glucans of any mushroom, which will help keep our immune systems healthy when used over a long period of time.
Adults: Take 1/2-1 tsp daily or up to 2 grams for an extended period to notice effects or as directed by the practitioner.
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1g): Organic Turkey Tail Mushroom Extract (Trametes versicolor)......1000mg Beta-(1,3)(1,6)-glucans ... 300 mg
