Turkey Tail Tincture
Support Your Inner Immunity: Turkey tail mushroom extract, lauded for centuries in traditional medicine, offers a unique blend of polysaccharides and antioxidants that may support a healthy immune system and overall well-being.
Rooted in Tradition: For millennia, cultures around the world have revered the turkey tail mushroom for its potential health benefits. Modern science is now confirming the wisdom of these traditions.
Key Benefits:
- Immune System Powerhouse: Turkey tail is packed with polysaccharide-peptide (PSP) and polysaccharide krestin (PSK), which may help modulate the immune system and potentially offer year-round support [Source: A pilot study on the immunomodulatory effects of orally administered Coriolus versicolor (Turkey Tail) in healthy volunteers (National Institutes of Health (.gov))].
- Potential Gut Health Benefits: Research suggests Turkey tail may help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria,further supporting overall well-being [Source: Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of fungal beta-glucans derived from Coriolus versicolor (turkey tail mushroom) (National Institutes of Health (.gov))].
- Antioxidant Power: Turkey tail boasts antioxidant properties that can help combat free radicals and oxidative stress in the body [Source: In vitro antioxidant activity of different solvent extracts from the fruit bodies of Coriolus versicolor (Turkey Tail Mushroom) (National Institutes of Health (.gov))].
What's Inside?
Each serving of our Turkey Tail extract provides:
- Cultivated Turkey Tail Mushroom Fruit Body (Coriolus versicolor) (454mg)
- Vegetable Glycerin (100mg)
- Other Ingredients: Water & Ethanol (Carrier) 66% / 33%
Dosage:
1 serving (15 drops) under tongue or into beverage of your choice,
Use 1 - 3 times daily, or as needed. Store in a cool dry area.
More info:
Beautiful and medicinal. This vibrant and colourfully banded mushroom is aptly named turkey tail for its resemblance to the semi-circular, banded tails of wild turkeys.
This exquisite mushroom was first recognised in 200 B.C (Han Dynasty) in one of the most important medical books In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - the Shennong Ben cao jing - The Divine Farmers Materia Medica. It is considered to be the earliest complete Chinese pharmacopoeia reference.
Turkey Tail has an ancient history of use as a medicinal mushroom. In many Asian cultures, turkey tail's cloud like forms symbolize longevity and health, spiritual attunement and infinity. It was traditionally brewed into a soothing tea and drunk to treat many diverse maladies.
These mushrooms are used in TCM as immunomodulators that boosts immune function and fight infections. This ability to support the health of both an underactive and overactive immune system is unique and valued among physicians. Turkey tail mushrooms are also revered for their potential antitumor mechanisms and ability to treat pulmonary disease
This colourful medicine is high in the protein bound polysaccharides PSK ( polysaccharide krestin) and PSP( polysaccharide peptide) which are the principal immune enhancing and anti-tumor fractions.
PSK has immune enhancing activity and a broad antineoplastic scope. It has been shown to stimulate phagocytotic activity of macrophages and improve the function of the reticuloendothlial system along with its ability to restore antibody production in cancerous patients with sarcoma 180.
PSK acts directly on tumor cells as well as indirectly on the host to boost cellular immunity. It has shown anti tumor activity with regards to fibrosarcoma, melanoma, mamory, colon, lung cancers and more.
This amazing mushroom has also demonstrated antiviral activity. It is useful for upper respiratory, urinary, and digestive tract infections, as well as a curative to liver ailments, including hepatitis B and chronic active hepatitis.
Turkey Tail is an ancient indigenous medicine from many different cultures around the world and can be found growing on numerous types of wood species in warm and cold climates alike - Including right here in South Africa. We use wild harvest turkey tails we find to produce a liquid extract, with ethanol and water - this ensures all the essential phytochemicals have been extracted for optimal benefit
