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Turkey tail

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Trametes versicolor
Family: Polyporaceae  ·  Parts used: Mycelium, Whole Plant  ·  Also known as: Turkey tail mushroom, many-zoned polypore, yun zhi

Key actions

Anti-inflammatoryAnticancer (preclinical)AntimicrobialAntioxidantAntiviralImmunomodulator / immune support

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Arthritis / joint painModerate
  • Cold & fluModerate
  • Immune supportModerate
  • Infection (general)Moderate
  • Inflammation (general)Moderate
  • Skin irritationModerate
  • WoundsModerate

Selected studies & references

ReviewMedicinal Mushrooms: Their Bioactive Components, Nutritional Value and Application in Functional Food Production – A Review (2023)
ReviewCoriolus (Trametes) versicolor mushroom to reduce adverse effects from chemotherapy or radiotherapy in people with colorectal cancer (2022)
ReviewTrametes versicolor (Synn. Coriolus versicolor) Polysaccharides in Cancer Therapy: Targets and Efficacy (2020)
ReviewPolysaccharide K and Coriolus versicolor extracts for lung cancer: a systematic review (2015)
ReviewA review of research on the protein-bound polysaccharide (polysaccharopeptide, PSP) from the mushroom Coriolus versicolor (Basidiomycetes: Polyporaceae) (1998)
RctCurrent findings, future trends, and unsolved problems in studies of medicinal mushrooms (2011)
RctCoriolus versicolor polysaccharide peptide slows progression of advanced non-small cell lung cancer (2003)
PreclinicalQuorum sensing molecule-farnesol increased the production and biological activities of extracellular polysaccharide from Trametes versicolor (2017)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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