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Medicinal Mushroom
Turkey Tail
Trametes versicolor
TCM (Yun Zhi), Japanese (Kawaratake), Western
Gabriel Score
87/ 100Excellent
EvidenceStrong - PSK approved cancer adjunct in Japan
Conditions5 applications
How it works
Potent immunomodulation via PSK/PSP, anticancer adjunct, antiviral
Typical Dosage
1-3g extract daily (standardized to PSK/PSP)
Used for
Cancer adjunct therapyimmune supportHPVinfectionsgut health
The Science
Active Compounds
Polysaccharide-K (PSK), polysaccharide-peptide (PSP), beta-glucans
Evidence Base
Strong - PSK approved cancer adjunct in Japan87/100
Most researched immune mushroom; PSK used in oncology; safe; colorful "turkey tail" fan shape
How to Use
Capsule, extract powder, tea
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
Safety Profile
Interactions
May interact with immunosuppressants
Contraindications
Autoimmune disorders (theoretical)
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EvidenceStrong - PSK approved cancer adjunct in Japan
Applications5
Gabriel Score87/100
Educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any herbal protocol.