🍄 Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor) | Immune, Gut & Antioxidant Support | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

Other Names: Turkey Tail Mushroom, Trametes versicolor, Coriolus versicolor, Polyporus versicolor, Cloud Mushroom, Many-Zoned Polypore

✨ Key Benefits of Turkey Tail Mushroom:

1. 🛡 Immune Support: Rich in polysaccharides (PSP, PSK) and beta-glucans that enhance immune function and help the body resist infections and disease.

2. 🌿 Antioxidant Protection: High in antioxidants, helping protect cells from oxidative stress and free radical damage.

3. 🍽 Digestive Health: Promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, reducing digestive inflammation and supporting microbiome balance.

4. 🎗 Cancer Support: Extensively studied for adjunctive cancer care — compounds like PSK are used in integrative oncology in Japan and China to boost immune response.

5. 💪 Gut Prebiotic Power: Acts as a prebiotic, feeding healthy gut flora and supporting long-term digestive resilience.

6. 🔬 Antimicrobial Properties: Exhibits natural antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal activity, supporting full-spectrum defense.

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for longevity, vitality, and immune balance.

• Modern research confirms its value in integrative cancer protocols and gut microbiome health.

• Available as dried mushroom, powdered extract, tea, or capsules.

🌍 Origin & Legacy:
Turkey Tail is one of the most widely researched medicinal mushrooms, known for centuries in Asia and North America. Its colorful, fan-shaped fruiting body resembles a turkey’s tail, symbolizing protection and renewal.