The turkey tail mushroom comes from the Trametes versicolor family, formerly Coriolus versicolor (or "cloud mushroom"). It's one of the 100 species of mushrooms that have been researched for their medicinal properties.
Turkey tail mushroom grows on dead logs in woodland environments worldwide and gets its name from the brown and tan rings that look like the tail feathers of a turkey. It's a type of bracket fungi, which means that it forms thin, circular structures that appear leaf-like.
To find one, you probably just need to look around the ground when in a wooded area. While they have an array of fall colors like a span of turkey feathers, one of the most vivid colors is typically bright green and is actually algae.
Turkey tail benefits include stimulating immune function and reducing inflammation. It has a long history of use in Asia among practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine, who used formulations of turkey tail to promote general health, strength and longevity.
Health Benefits
1. Helps Prevent and Treats the Common Cold and Flu
The turkey tail mushroom has long been known to stave off any infection, including those associated with the common cold or flu. It helps your immune system become more resilient against ill-causing germs.
When flu season approaches, you may want to include turkey tail as a supplement in your dietary routine.
The turkey tail mushroom has been shown to modulate the immune system, helping fight infections, illness and diseases.
Item | Specification |
General Information | |
Products Name | Turkey Tail Extract |
Botanical Name | Trametes Versicolor |
Part Used | Fruit Body |
Physical Control | |
Appearance | Yellow Brown Powder |
Identification | Conform with standard |
Odor&Taste | Characteristic |
Loss on Drying | ≤5.0% |
Ash | ≤5.0% |
Particle Size | NLT 95% Pass 80 Mesh |
Chemical Control | |
Extract Ratio | 4:1,10:1 |
Assay | Polysaccharide |
Total Heavy Metals | ≤10.0ppm |
Lead(Pb) | ≤3.0ppm |
Arsenic(As) | ≤2.0ppm |
Cadmium(Cd) | ≤1.0ppm |
Mercury(Hg) | ≤0.1ppm |
Solvent residue | <5000ppm |
Pesticide residue | Meet USP/EP |
PAHs | <50ppb |
BAP | <10ppb |
Aflatoxins | <10ppb |
Microbial Control | |
Total Plate Count | ≤1,000cfu/g |
Yeast&Molds | ≤100cfu/g |
E.Coli | Negative |
Salmonella | Negative |
Stapaureus | Negative |
Packing and Storage | |
Packing | Packing in paper-drums and double food-grade PE bag inside. 25Kg/Drum |
Storage | Store in a well-closed container away from moisture and direct sunlight, room temperature. |
Shelf Life | 2 years if sealed and stored properly. |