Turkey tail is one of the many mushrooms that have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries in Asia. Also known as Trametes versicolor or Coriolus versicolor, it got its nickname because its vivid color patterns that appear similar to that of, yes, a turkey’s tail.
And while turkey tail mushrooms are purported to have numerous health benefits, one that particularly stands out is its reputation for boosting the immune system to fight off cancer.
Turkey tail is a medicinal mushroom that’s full of antioxidants and other compounds. Evidence shows it:
contains an impressive array of anti-oxidants including phenols and flavonoids that may help fortify your immune system
