{"product_id":"turkey-tail-mushroom-trametes-versicolor","title":"Turkey Tail Mushroom (Trametes versicolor)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTurkey Tail — Trametes versicolor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNamed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur turkey tail is carefully gathered from woodland hardwood growth and air-dried to preserve the natural characteristics and compounds of the mushroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePresented as whole dried pieces, each batch is hand-sorted and packed by Hearthwise Herbals, retaining the distinctive appearance and structure of the fruiting bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWays to use: Botanical crafts, natural specimen displays, mycological study, educational collections and decorative arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eResearch \u0026amp; Regulatory Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNovel 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThose interested in the scientific literature surrounding Trametes versicolor can explore the published research independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e25 g | Whole dried turkey tail pieces\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hearthwise Herbals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64046789656906,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1088\/9940\/2058\/files\/IMG_2645.heic?v=1794047384","url":"https:\/\/hearthwiseherbals.com\/products\/turkey-tail-mushroom-trametes-versicolor","provider":"Hearthwise Herbals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}