(Wild Local) Highlights: -Used in Chinese medicine for over 2000 years -Available all over the globe -Beneficial for lung health Contains PSK which is known for: -Immune boosting properties -adjunct therapy with chemo for various cancers -helps decrease cancer cell proliferation If you’ve been in the woods, you have most likely seen this ubiquitous mushroom. Turkey Tail has a wide ecological distribution (occurring all around the world) (ref) Turkey tail has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine for over 2000 years (ref). In Japan a compound extracted from this fungi, called PSK , is recognized by the Government as an adjunct therapy in the treatment of various cancers when combined with chemotherapy (ref). Studies suggest that this mushroom not only helps stop cancer cell proliferation , but also has a protective effect on human cell lines exposed to chemotherapy (ref). Other research has looked into its immune stimulating properties (explain mechanism) (ref) The next time you journey into the forest and see this most common of mushrooms, you may want to take a pause and reconsider its utility.
Anti-cancer: Turkey tail has been shown to have anti-cancer properties, according to a study published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. (source: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/8/5/135)
Breast Cancer: A study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that turkey tail can improve the immune system of breast cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27257526/) Another study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that turkey tail can increase the survival rate of breast cancer patients. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19087769/)
Influenza: A study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology found that turkey tail has antiviral properties against the influenza virus. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35215831/)
Colorectal Cancer: Turkey tail has been shown to have anti-cancer properties against colorectal cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Immunology, Immunotherapy. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36359361/)
HPV: A study published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms found that turkey tail can help eliminate the human papillomavirus (HPV). (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25271984/)
Removal of Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater Systems: Turkey tail has been shown to be effective in removing pharmaceuticals from wastewater systems, according to a study published in the Journal of Environmental Management. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31770646/)
Microbiome: A study published in the journal Gut Microbes found that turkey tail can improve gut microbiome health. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23435630/)
Implications with Morphine Dependence and Pain Relief: A study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that turkey tail has the potential to reduce morphine dependence and provide pain relief. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30584942/)
Melanoma: A study published in the journal PLoS One found that turkey tail can inhibit the growth of melanoma cells. (source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36827712/)
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