Turkey tail | A medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
Its extracts are studied as a supplement under medical supervision in some countries. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
turkey tail
Latin name
Trametes versicolor
Common names
turkey tail
foreign names
Trametes versicolor
The group
Polyporaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
worldwide
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Polyporaceae family, the scientific name Trametes versicolor is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
Fruiting body and extracts
chemical components
PSK, PSP, and polysaccharides
Properties and medical uses
Its extracts are studied as a supplement under medical supervision in some countries.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruiting body and extracts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
This medication is not a substitute for cancer treatment and may cause digestive upset.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
worldwide
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and species requirements of Trametes versicolor are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Globally widespread.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context but does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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