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Turkey Tail Medicinal Mushroom

Turkey Tail –(Trametes versicolor) Another Medicinal Mushroom- also known in the scientific world as Coriolus Vericolor

Turkey Tail is an immune promoting, anti-inflammatory mushroom that can extend your lifespan and help in the fight of many cancers- the results of numerous clinical trials on this mushroom are considered to be as important as the discovery of penicillin.

Organica medicinal mushroom products are comprised of 100% organic mushroom fruiting bodies with no “added” mycelium, grains, starch or fillers of any kind. It can be found on travelingleaf.com under “Medicinal Mushrooms”. When you take these mushrooms, you can rest assured you are purchasing the best quality there is on the market and most likely the world. The only other way to assure this quality is to grow them yourself and monitor every aspect of how they are produced.

In China, it is called Yun Zhi, and in Japan, Kawaratake—“cloud mushroom,” and goes by the scientific name (Coriolus versicolor). It gets is common name- Turkey Tail because of its striking colors and shape which of course looks like a turkey’s tail.

Research has demonstrated repeatedly, that this mushroom, including when used together with mainstream cancer therapies, significantly lengthens lifespan, even by as much double. Turkey Tail is not a magic cure but it can definitely extend life in ill patients.

A $2 million, seven-year clinical study funded by the National Institute of Health, jointly with both Bastyr University and University of Minnesota, found Turkey Tail Mushroom can dramatically boost immune function. Cancer is notorious for its ability to evade detection by the immune system. However, Turkey Tail was found effective in improving the immune function of women with Stage 1, 2, and 3 breast cancer in in regards to possibly shrinking tumors, without adverse side effects.

These findings from numerous studies are considered to be as significant as the development of penicillin, which of course is derived from fungus.

The Director of Research for the National Institute of Health, Paul Stamets, is quoted as saying-

“One theory is that when patients ingest our Turkey Tail mycelium, the immune system’s increased populations of NK cells and their associated CD8 glycoproteins are better able to discover and bind to receptor sites on the stroma of tumors, thus allowing NK invasion. If true, then the use of this medicinal mushroom as an adjunct or preventative therapy may help many patients better fight the battle when challenged with tumor-forming cancers.”

The interest in Turkey Tail was sparked when Paul Stamets mother was diagnosed in 2009 with Stage 4 breast cancer. The mushroom therapy was applied and 7 months later in 2010, she was proclaimed to be “virtually cancer-free”.

Medicinal Benefits of Turkey Tail-

1. Improvement in all types of pulmonary illness
2. CFS and detrimental fatigue health issues
3. Relief from digestive disorders
4. Elimination of chronic UTI’s
5. Reduces chronic respiratory infection
6. Targets chronic illnesses
7. Targets many types of cancers
8. Regenerates damaged bone marrow
9. Beneficial in treating canine cancers
10. Reduces phlegm
11. Targets chronic inflammation
12. Reduces liver ailments
13. Targets hepatitis B
14. Delivers pain relief without any ill side effects found

Dosage

Standard Daily Dosage:  2-3 grams dissolved in water, 1-2 times daily, on an empty stomach between meals

Therapeutic Daily Dosage:  4-5 grams dissolved in water, 1-2 times daily, on an empty stomach between meals

Disclaimer: Please note that Turkey Tail is not a prescription, and should not be used as such or mistaken for a drug. Do not attempt to self diagnose, treat, or cure any illness, or begin an herbal regimen unless instructed by a physician. When collecting wild plants for food and/or medicine, make sure the plant has been positively identified, and remember—“If in doubt, throw it out!” None of this material is intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. If you need medical attention, seek the care of a doctor or other health care professional appropriate for your care.