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The magnificent turkey tail mushroom has been used medicinally for millennia

12-01-2023 • arclein

Turkey tail, or Trametes versicolor (previously known as Coriolus versicolor), is a bracket fungus and member of the polypore family. Found almost anywhere in the world where there are trees, they grow on dead and dying wood, branches, and fallen logs. Turkey tail mushrooms are easy to find and ubiquitous in North American forests. Named for their colorful concentric rings that resemble the tail feathers of a turkey, they've been used medicinally throughout Asia for thousands of years. Although not particularly delicious as its texture is tough and leathery, harvested turkey tail is usually dried, turned into a powder, and made into tea. It can also be added to foods?"such as soups, stews, and smoothies.

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Reported By robert klein

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