Herbal EncyclopediaCoriolus Versicolor
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Turkey tail, also known as Coriolus versicolor, is a medicinal mushroom. It has immunostimulant and antitumor properties, and other benefits, including:
- Immune system: Turkey tail may boost the immune system.
- Cancer: Turkey tail may help slow cancer growth and improve response to cancer treatments.
- Gut health: Turkey tail may improve gut health by increasing beneficial bacteria and decreasing harmful bacteria.
- Inflammation: Turkey tail may reduce inflammation.
- Blood sugar: Turkey tail may lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.
- Cognitive function: Turkey tail may improve cognitive function.
- Exercise performance: Turkey tail may increase exercise performance.
- HPV: Turkey tail may help combat HPV.
- Prebiotic activity: Turkey tail may have prebiotic activity, which can improve gut health.
