Turkey Tail

Specification:

10:1 Fruiting Body, standardised 30% for polysaccharides

Dose Used:

420mg

Products:

• Balance

Turkey Tail, known scientifically as Trametes versicolor, is a visually striking medicinal mushroom, named for its colorful bands resembling a turkey’s tail feathers. It has been utilized in traditional East Asian medicine for centuries, with historical use documented in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean medical systems. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Turkey Tail is often referred to as “Yun Zhi” and was traditionally used for its perceived ability to support vitality, digestion, and body’s natural defences. It was also consumed as a tea or decoction to strengthen the immune system and support overall health.

Traditional and Scientific Uses:

• Supports a healthy immune system
• Promotes gut health and digestion
• Supports health and wellness

Study Overview:

Research suggests that mushrooms are abundant in naturally occurring polysaccharides, phenolic compounds, and other antioxidants both found abundantly in in the fruiting bodies of all mushrooms including Chaga. Polysaccharides have only recently been studied for their potential to support a healthy gut microbiota in healthy humans, although more scientific research is required.