What Is Turkey Tail Mushroom?

Turkey tail is a type of mushroom that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. Our turkey tail mushroom is organically grown on brown rice in the United States. The latin name ‘versicolor’ and the common name ‘turkey tail’ both refer to the appearance of the fungi, which displays multiple colours and has a growth pattern similar looking to the feathers on a turkeys tail.

How to Use Turkey Tail Mushroom (Common Uses)

Turkey tail mushroom can be taken internally as a tea, decoction, powder, capsules, or extract. 

Medicinal Uses and Benefits of Turkey Tail Mushroom

Historically used in both Native American herbalism and Traditional Chinese Medicine, turkey tail is often taken internally for immune and digestive system imbalances. Traditional Chinese medicine prizes turkey tail as a way to fortify the spleen to remove dampness and clear excess heat.

Active Constituents in Turkey Tail Mushroom

Polysaccharides, beta-glucans, polysaccharide peptide, polysaccharide krestin.