Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)
Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)
Turkey Tail — Trametes versicolor
Named for its beautiful concentric bands of natural colour, turkey tail is a remarkable woodland fungus found on hardwood. Its distinctive fan-shaped fruiting bodies have long attracted the interest of naturalists, herbalists, and mycologists.
Our turkey tail is carefully gathered from woodland hardwood growth and air-dried to preserve the natural characteristics and compounds of the mushroom.
Presented as whole dried pieces, each batch is hand-sorted and packed by Hearthwise Herbals, retaining the distinctive appearance and structure of the fruiting bodies.
Ways to use: Botanical crafts, natural specimen displays, mycological study, educational collections and decorative arrangements.
Research & Regulatory Information
Under current UK food regulations, turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) is regarded by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) as likely to be a novel food and is not authorised for sale as a food or dietary supplement in Great Britain.
Novel food regulations require ingredients without a significant history of consumption in the UK or EU before 15 May 1997 to undergo safety assessment and authorisation before being marketed for human consumption.
However, turkey tail has been the subject of extensive scientific research, particularly concerning its naturally occurring polysaccharides, including polysaccharide-K (PSK) and polysaccharopeptide (PSP). These compounds have been investigated for their interactions with the immune system, their immunomodulatory properties and their potential applications in clinical research.
Those interested in the scientific literature surrounding Trametes versicolor can explore the published research independently.
This product is sold as raw botanical material for research, educational and craft purposes only. It is not marketed as a food, dietary supplement or healthcare product, and no medical, therapeutic or immune-support claims are made regarding this product.
25 g | Whole dried turkey tail pieces