Plant Comparison

Agrimony vs Turkey tail

A side-by-side comparison of two medicinal plants — every documented constituent, action, use, safety note and cited source, assembled automatically from the Omnia Sana database.

First plant

Second plant

Plant AAgrimonyAgrimonia eupatoriaRosaceaeFull monograph →

Plant BTurkey tailTrametes versicolorPolyporaceaeFull monograph →

At a glance

Agrimony and Turkey tail: they share 5 indicated uses (arthritis / joint pain, cancer (anticancer research), inflammation (general), …); 3 pharmacological actions in common.

AgrimonyTurkey tail

Constituents43

Pharmacological actions86

Indicated uses118

Safety notes32

Cited sources1917

Indicated uses

Only Agrimony

Loss of appetiteBloatingBruisingDiarrhoeaIndigestionSore throat

Shared (5)

Arthritis / joint painCancer (anticancer research)Inflammation (general)Skin irritationWounds

Only Turkey tail

Cold & fluImmune supportInfection (general)

Pharmacological actions

Only Agrimony

AntidiarrhoealAstringentBitter digestive tonic / stomachicDigestive aidVulnerary (wound healing)

Shared (3)

Anti-inflammatoryAnticancer (preclinical)Antioxidant

Only Turkey tail

AntimicrobialAntiviralImmunomodulator / immune support

Evidence face-off — shared uses

Condition	Agrimony	Turkey tail	Verdict
Arthritis / joint pain	2/10	5/10	Stronger for Turkey tail
Cancer (anticancer research)	2/10	9/10	Stronger for Turkey tail
Inflammation (general)	2/10	5/10	Stronger for Turkey tail
Skin irritation	1/10	5/10	Stronger for Turkey tail
Wounds	2/10	5/10	Stronger for Turkey tail

Evidence scores (1–10) are computed from the tier of each cited source. “Comparable” means the two scores are within one point. Follow a score to its detailed sources.

Key Constituents

Tannins (condensed and hydrolysable, including agrimoniin)^{[6, 9, 13, 14]}

Responsible for the characteristic astringency.

Tannins

Flavonoids (luteolin, apigenin, quercetin and their glycosides)^{[9, 14, 15]}

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory constituents.

FlavonoidsGlycosidesQuercetinApigeninLuteolin

Phenolic acids^{[10, 14]}

Contribute to antioxidant activity.

Phenolic acids

Triterpenes, volatile oil and silica^{[14, 15]}

Minor constituents of the herb.

Essential (volatile) oilTerpenes / terpenoidsSilica

Beta-glucan polysaccharides^{[11, 12]}

The principal immunomodulating constituents, forming the basis of PSK/PSP extracts.

Polysaccharides

Polysaccharopeptide (PSK/PSP, protein-bound polysaccharide)^[12]

Protein-bound polysaccharide complex studied extensively as an adjunct immunotherapy.

Polysaccharides

Phenolic compounds and triterpenes^[13]

Minor antioxidant constituents.

Phenolic compoundsTerpenes / terpenoids

Pharmacological Actions

Anti-inflammatory^{[1, 2, 4, 7, 11, 13, 15, 16]}

Anti-inflammatory gargle (mild inflammation of the mouth and throat / sore throat)

Anticancer (preclinical)^[17]

Agrimonia eupatoria ethanolic extract is cytotoxic to breast, colon, lung and cervical cancer cells and inhibits the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway (preclinical/in silico).

Antidiarrhoeal^{[13, 14, 15]}

Astringent (relief of mild diarrhoea)

Antioxidant^{[1, 2, 5, 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18]}

Astringent^{[13, 14, 15]}

Astringent (relief of mild diarrhoea)

Bitter digestive tonic / stomachic^{[14, 15, 18]}

Mild bitter digestive tonic (indigestion)

Digestive aid^{[14, 15, 18]}

Mild bitter digestive tonic (indigestion)

Vulnerary (wound healing)^{[2, 13, 14, 19]}

Vulnerary (minor skin inflammation and small superficial wounds, topical)

Anti-inflammatory^{[11, 12, 13]}

Anticancer (preclinical)^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]}

Antimicrobial^{[11, 12, 13]}

Antioxidant^{[8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]}

Antiviral^{[11, 12, 13]}

Immunomodulator / immune support^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13]}

Traditional & Indicated Uses

Loss of appetite^{[14, 15, 18]}Traditional · 2/10

inferred from bitter-tonic action

Evidence: 2

Label: Loss of appetite

Arthritis / joint pain^{[1, 2, 13, 15, 16]}Traditional · 2/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 2

Label: Arthritis / joint pain

Bloating^{[14, 15, 18]}Traditional · 2/10

inferred from digestive action

Evidence: 2

Label: Bloating

Bruising^{[2, 13, 14, 19]}Traditional · 2/10

inferred from vulnerary action

Evidence: 2

Label: Bruising

Cancer (anticancer research)^[17]Traditional · 2/10

Agrimonia eupatoria ethanolic extract shows dose-dependent cytotoxicity against MCF-7 (breast), HT-29 (colon), A549 (lung) and HeLa (cervical) cancer cells and inhibits the PI3K/Akt/mTOR/COX-2/MMP-2 axis (preclinical).

Evidence: 2

Label: Cancer (anticancer research)

Diarrhoea^{[13, 14, 15]}Traditional · 1/10

Astringent (relief of mild diarrhoea)

Evidence: 1

Label: Diarrhoea

Indigestion^{[14, 15, 18]}Traditional · 2/10

Mild bitter digestive tonic (indigestion)

Evidence: 2

Label: Indigestion

Inflammation (general)^{[1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 19]}Traditional · 2/10

Anti-inflammatory gargle (mild inflammation of the mouth and throat / sore throat); Vulnerary (minor skin inflammation and small superficial wounds, topical)

Evidence: 2

Label: Inflammation (general)

Skin irritation^{[13, 14, 15]}Traditional · 1/10

inferred from astringent action

Evidence: 1

Label: Skin irritation

Sore throat^{[1, 2, 13, 15, 16]}Traditional · 2/10

Anti-inflammatory gargle (mild inflammation of the mouth and throat / sore throat)

Evidence: 2

Label: Sore throat

Wounds^{[2, 13, 14, 19]}Traditional · 2/10

Vulnerary (minor skin inflammation and small superficial wounds, topical)

Evidence: 2

Label: Wounds

Arthritis / joint pain^{[11, 12, 13]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 5

Label: Arthritis / joint pain

Cancer (anticancer research)^{[1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12]}Strong · 9/10

inferred from anticancer action

Evidence: 9

Label: Cancer (anticancer research)

Cold & flu^{[11, 12, 13]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from antiviral action

Evidence: 5

Label: Cold & flu

Immune support^{[11, 12, 13]}Moderate · 5/10

Evidence: 5

Label: Immune support

Infection (general)^{[11, 12, 13]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 5

Label: Infection (general)

Inflammation (general)^{[11, 12, 13]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 5

Label: Inflammation (general)

Skin irritation^{[11, 12, 13]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from anti-inflammatory action

Evidence: 5

Label: Skin irritation

Wounds^{[11, 12, 13]}Moderate · 5/10

inferred from antimicrobial action

Evidence: 5

Label: Wounds

Safety, Cautions & Contraindications

Safety note^[13]Info

Traditional-use indication only: if diarrhoea persists longer than 3-4 days, or symptoms of mouth/throat inflammation persist beyond about a week, a doctor should be consulted.

Safety note^[13]Caution

Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not recommended, as safety has not been established.

Safety note^{[13, 15]}Info

Tannin-rich; very high or prolonged intake may cause gastrointestinal upset or constipation and can reduce the absorption of iron and some medicines taken at the same time.

Safety note^{[11, 12, 13]}Caution

Generally very safe and well tolerated. Rare cases of digestive upset or allergic reaction. No significant known drug interactions at normal doses. The PSK pharmaceutical form is used safely alongside standard cancer treatments. Suitable for most adults.

Safety note^{[11, 12, 13, 14]}Info

Duke (2002) does not include a dedicated entry for Turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor) in the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition.

External Ids

Gbif: 3001956

Wikidata: Q156865

Gbif: 2548311

Wikidata: Q753833

Botanical Description

Slender, downy perennial herb with a basal rosette of pinnately compound leaves and a single, unbranched, upright flowering stem. The leaflets are toothed, alternating large and small, and silvery-downy beneath. Small, five-petalled, bright yellow flowers are borne closely along a slender terminal spike (raceme), opening a few at a time from the base upwards, giving the old name 'church steeples'. After flowering, small bristly, hooked burrs form that cling to clothing and animal fur for dispersal.^{[13, 14]}

Height: 30-100 cm

Habit: Erect, downy perennial herb

Leaves: Pinnately compound, toothed leaflets of alternating large and small size, silvery-downy beneath

Flowers: Small, five-petalled, bright yellow flowers crowded on a slender terminal spike

Stem: Single, unbranched, upright, downy flowering stem

Root: Woody rootstock

Fruit: Small bristly, hooked burr that clings to clothing and fur

Flowering Period: June-September

Bracket fungus (not a true plant) forming thin, tough, fan-shaped, overlapping shelves on dead or decaying hardwood, with a velvety, concentrically zoned upper surface in bands of brown, tan, cream, blue-grey and rust, and a white, minutely pored underside.

Height: Individual brackets 2-8 cm across, forming overlapping clusters

Habit: Bracket (shelf) fungus growing directly from dead wood, in tiered, overlapping clusters

Leaves: Not applicable (fungus); the fruiting body is a thin, tough bracket

Flowers: Not applicable (fungus); reproduces via spores released from pores on the underside

Stem: No true stem; the bracket attaches directly to the wood

Root: Not applicable; mycelium threads through the wood substrate

Fruit: Fan-shaped fruiting body (bracket) with a white, densely pored underside

Flowering Period: Fruiting bodies present year-round, most abundant in autumn

Habitat

Grows in dry grassland, hedgerows, field margins, roadsides and open woodland edges on well-drained, often calcareous soils; native and common throughout Europe, temperate Asia and North Africa.^{[13, 14]}

Grows on dead, dying or fallen hardwood logs, stumps and branches in woodlands worldwide, including Europe, Asia and North America.

Harvesting

The flowering aerial parts are cut in summer, at the start of flowering, and dried promptly in a warm, airy, shaded place.^[13]

Parts: Aerial parts (flowering herb)

Season: Summer, at the start of flowering

Fresh brackets are harvested by cutting from the wood; for medicinal use the tough fruiting body is typically dried and then decocted (simmered) for a long time, or extracted, since the beneficial polysaccharides are not well-extracted by simple infusion.

Parts: Mycelium, Whole Plant

Season: Year-round, most abundant in autumn

Traditional Uses

Agrimony has a long folk history as an astringent remedy for mild diarrhoea, as a gargle for sore throats and mild mouth/throat inflammation, and as a mild bitter digestive tonic; it has also been applied topically to minor wounds and skin inflammation. It is officially recognised in the European Union herbal monograph for traditional use in mild diarrhoea and mild inflammation of the mouth or throat.^{[13, 14]}

Turkey tail has a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine (as yun zhi) and is one of the most researched medicinal mushrooms, with standardized polysaccharide-K (PSK) and polysaccharopeptide (PSP) extracts used clinically in Japan and China alongside conventional cancer treatment to support immune function.^{[11, 12, 13]}

Preparations

Infusion^[13]

Dried flowering herb infused in hot water, taken internally for mild diarrhoea and digestive complaints or used as a gargle/mouthwash for sore throat.

Poultice/compress^[13]

Crushed or infused herb applied externally to minor wounds and skin inflammation.

Long decoction^[11]

Dried fruiting body simmered in water for an extended period (often 1-2 hours) to extract the beta-glucan polysaccharides, then strained.

Standardized extract (PSK/PSP)^[12]

Standardized polysaccharide-K (PSK) or polysaccharopeptide (PSP) extract, the pharmaceutical-grade forms used in clinical research.

Dosage

Infusion^[13]

The EU herbal monograph gives 1.5-4 g of the comminuted herb in 250 mL (or less) of boiling water as an infusion, 2-3 times daily, in adolescents, adults and elderly. As a gargle for mild oral or throat inflammation, 1.5 g in 150 mL of boiling water 2-4 times daily, or a decoction of 3-4.5 g in 250 mL 2-3 times daily. Educational reference only, not a prescription.

Tincture^[13]

The EU herbal monograph gives 1-4 mL three times daily (orally, or as a gargle for oral and throat use). Educational reference only, not a prescription.

Standardized extract^[12]

Clinical research on PSK commonly uses around 3 g daily in divided doses. Educational reference only, not a prescription.

References

REF-0681, REF-0683, REF-2328, REF-2329, REF-2330, REF-2331, REF-2332, REF-2333, REF-2334, REF-2335, REF-2336, REF-2337

REF-1582, REF-1583, REF-1584, REF-1585, REF-1586, REF-1587, REF-1588, REF-1589, REF-1590, REF-1591

Lookalikes Review

Outcome: none-known

Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)

Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

Outcome: has-lookalikes

Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)

Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

Dangerous Lookalikes

Not documented

Safety note^{[15, 16, 17]}Caution

Dangerous Plant: stereum-hirsutum

Confused Part: The whole fan-shaped bracket (the concentrically zoned shelf growing on dead hardwood), especially the top surface, which looks almost identical from above.

Confusion Context: False turkey tail (Stereum hirsutum, and the near-identical Stereum ostrea) is the commonest fungus mistaken for medicinal turkey tail. Seen from above the two are near-identical: overlapping, fan-shaped, concentrically banded, fuzzy-topped brackets on dead wood. Stereum is NOT poisonous - it is simply inedible (too thin and leathery) and there are no documented poisonings. The problem is that it is a crust fungus lacking the medicinal polysaccharides of true turkey tail, so anyone who brews it gets a worthless tea. This record exists to prevent a wasted, ineffective harvest, not to warn of poisoning.

Distinguishing Features: UNDERSIDE (decisive): true turkey tail has a whitish PORE surface underneath, densely covered with tiny pores/tubes (about 2-5 per mm, visible with a hand lens). False turkey tail (Stereum) has a completely SMOOTH, poreless underside - it is a crust fungus, not a polypore., Underside colour: true turkey tail's pore surface is white to off-white. Stereum's smooth underside is typically tan, yellowish, greyish or pale reddish-brown; a coloured, non-white underside is a red flag., Texture: true turkey tail is thin and flexible; Stereum tends to be tougher, more leathery and often wavier at the margin.

Key Test: Turn the bracket over and look at the underside with a hand lens. Genuine turkey tail shows a white surface densely covered in tiny pores (roughly 2-5 per mm). If the underside is SMOOTH and poreless (and often tan/orange/brown rather than white), it is false turkey tail (Stereum) - discard it. Smooth underside = not turkey tail.

Reviewed By: Omnia Sana (owner-authorized)

Reviewed Date: 2026-07-07

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Missouri Department of Conservation 'False Turkey Tail (Stereum ostrea)'. Available at: https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/false-turkey-tail Traditional / reference
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/field-guide/false-turkey-tail
Kuo, Michael 'Stereum ostrea (False Turkey Tail)'. Available at: https://www.mushroomexpert.com/stereum_ostrea.html Traditional / reference
https://www.mushroomexpert.com/stereum_ostrea.html

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