Turkey Tail

Trametes Versicolor

Common Names: Turkey Tail

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Trametes versicolor, also known as Turkey Tail, is a remarkable mushroom species with notable culinary and medicinal value. In the culinary realm, Trametes versicolor is highly esteemed for its unique appearance, resembling the colorful patterns of a turkey's tail. It is often used in traditional cuisines, particularly in Asian countries, to add flavor and texture to various dishes, including soups, stews, and teas. Its mild and earthy taste enhances the overall culinary experience. Beyond its culinary applications, Trametes versicolor holds significant medicinal potential. It has been widely studied for its immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties. The mushroom contains bioactive compounds, such as polysaccharides and triterpenoids, which are believed to support immune system function and promote overall wellness. Research suggests that Trametes versicolor may have potential benefits in supporting immune health, combating oxidative stress, and even complementing certain cancer treatments.

Physical Characteristics

Caps:

Flat, circular, multicolored

Gills:

No gills, has pores

Choosing the Right Products

Fruiting Body + Mycelium:

Look for products that contain both fruiting body and mycelium.

Avoid Mycelium Grown on Rice:

These products often contain significant amounts of starch and fewer beta glucans.

Tincture products may be slightly inferior:

Specifically for immunological, anticancer, and antiviral effects due to the active beta-glucan content not being alcohol soluble. If tincture is the preferred supplement, make sure it is double extracted with hot water and alcohol.

Cognitive Effects

Energy

Turkey tail appears to boost energy levels through its adaptogenic properties. They help the body adapt to stress and maintain balance. Chronic stress can deplete energy reserves, but adaptogens like turkey tail can help mitigate the negative effects of stress, leading to improved energy levels.

Helps With

Immune System Boost

Improves immune function and fights infections. High Beta Glucan content leads to interactions with our body's immune sensors, such as toll-like receptors, in the small intestine. These lead to a complex immune response that leads to cancer and tumor cell suppression and greater surveillance and antibody production.

Cancer

Has potential anti-cancer properties.

Look Alike Species

Trametes Hirsuta  Mushroom

Specie:

Trametes hirsuta

Edibility:

Inedible

Differences:Trametes hirsuta has a more hairy and rough cap surface compared to the smoother surface of Trametes versicolor.

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References


  • Medicinal Mushrooms: Their Bioactive Components, Nutritional Value and Application in Functional Food Production—A Review

  • Medicinal mushrooms, e.g., Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers.), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst.), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus (Ach. ex Pers.) Pilát), Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Berk.) G.H. Sung, J.M. Sung, Hywel-Jones and Spatafora), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler), and Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd), are considered new-generation foods and are of growing interest to consumers. They are characterised by a high content of biologically active compounds, including (1,3)(1,6)-β-d-glucans, which are classified as dietary fibre, triterpenes, phenolic compounds, and sterols.

    2023

  • Development of an antimicrobial fungal egg tray containing orange oil and smoke for eggs preservation at room temperature

  • This study investigated the combined effects of orange oil and smoke in paper tray packaging produced from fungal pulp of Trametes versicolor. The combination delayed the growth of pathogenic bacteria on eggs during storage and distribution at room temperature.

    2023

  • 2,3-Bis((E)-4-hydroxybenzylidene)-N1,N4-bis(4-methylbenzyl)succinamide

  • This study reports a green and concise procedure for the synthesis of cannabisin G, a lignan with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity, based on the use of Trametes versicolor laccase.

    2023

  • Removal of dyes by Trametes versicolor laccase immobilized on NaY-zeolite

  • This study demonstrates the efficiency of Trametes versicolor laccase immobilized on NaY-zeolite in the removal of dye-containing pollutants, retaining about 54.2% of its initial activity after 15 days of storage.

    2023

  • Trametes genus, a source of chemical compounds with anticancer activity in human osteosarcoma: A systematic review

  • Natural bioactive compounds have aroused great interest for their potential benefits in human health, particularly in the prevention and treatment of cancer. The aim of this systematic review is to inspect whether bioactive compounds present in mushrooms of the genus Trametes have shown anticancer activity in human osteosarcoma. According to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) parameters, this review was carried out using Science Direct, PubMed Central, and Embase as electronic databases to select the articles that evaluated the cytotoxic effects of extracts or compounds isolated from mushrooms of the genus Trametes in human osteosarcoma.

    2020

  • The mycelium of the Trametes versicolor (Turkey tail) mushroom and its fermented substrate each show potent and complementary immune activating properties in vitro

  • The medicinal mushroom Trametes versicolor (Tv, Turkey Tail) is often prepared for consumption as a powder from the fungal mycelium and the fermented substrate on which it grew. The goal for this study was to evaluate the immune-modulating properties of the mycelium versus the fermented substrate, to document whether an important part of the immune-activating effects resides in the metabolically fermented substrate.

    2019

  • Advances in batch culture fermented Coriolus versicolor medicinal mushroom for the production of antibacterial compounds

  • In Japan the standard adjuvant treatment after resection of gastric cancer is intravenous mitomycin plus oral fluorouracil. We have assessed the efficacy of protein-bound polysaccharide (PSK) in addition to standard chemotherapy in patients who had undergone curative gastrectomy at 46 institutions in central Japan. 262 patients were randomly assigned standard treatment alone or with PSK. The minimum follow-up time was 5 years (range 5-7 years). PSK improved both the 5-year disease-free rate (70 7 vs 59 4% in standard treatment group, p=0 047) and 5-year survival (73·0 vs 60·0%, p=0·044).

    2016

  • The TLR2 agonist in polysaccharide-K is a structurally distinct lipid which acts synergistically with the protein-bound β-glucan

  • Protein-bound polysaccharide-K (Krestin; PSK) is a hot-water extract of Trametes versicolor with immune stimulatory activity. It has been used for the past 30 years and has demonstrated anti-tumor efficacy in multiple types of cancer. The ability of PSK to activate dendritic cells and T cells is dependent on its ability to stimulate Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2), yet it remains unknown which structural component within PSK activates TLR2. The purpose of this study was to identify the TLR2 agonist within PSK and understand its role in the overall mechanism of PSK’s immunogenic activity. TLR2 activity was eliminated by treatment with lipoprotein lipase but not by trypsin or lyticase.

    2014

  • Effects of Polysaccharopeptide from Trametes versicolor and amoxicillin on the gut microbiome of healthy volunteers

  • Interactions between the microbial flora of the intestine and the human host play a critical role inmaintaining intestinal health and in the pathophysiology of a wide variety of disorders such as antibiotic associated diarrhea, Clostridium difficile infection, and inflammatory bowel disease. Prebiotics can confer health benefits by beneficial effects on the intestinal microbiome, whereas antibiotics can disrupt the microbiome leading to diarrhea andother side effects.

    2014

  • Trametes versicolor Extract Modifies Human Fecal Microbiota Composition In vitro

  • Trametes versicolor is a mushroom used as a traditional Chinese medicine (Yun-zhi) for a wide array of seemingly disparate conditions. We hypothesized that many of its multiple purported activities could be mediated through stimulation of beneficial mutualist components of the microbiota. Human fecal microbiota was cultured anaerobically to determine its ability to ferment a common extract of T. versicolor, designated polysaccharide peptide (PSP), and the ability of PSP to alter the composition of the microbial community.

    2013