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Turkey Tail

Trametes versicolor
TCMimmuneantiviraladaptogen

Turkey Tail is a shelf fungus with distinctive multicolored concentric bands that has been central to East Asian medicine for centuries, prized for fortifying digestive and immune resilience. Its dense matrix of bioactive polysaccharides and beta-glucans makes it distinctive among medicinal fungi for supporting deep constitutional wellness and resilience to environmental stress.

Parts Used

fruiting body

Preparations

decoction, powder, capsule, tincture

Typical Dosage

1.5–9g dried fruiting body daily as decoction; 500–1500mg extract capsules daily

Safety & Considerations

Avoid if mushroom allergy present.

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