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Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia
Turkey Tail Mushroom.  Mycotopia

Turkey Tail Mushroom.

$20.00
  • Liquid Culture
  • Agar Slant
  • Agar Plate
  • Microtube

Turkey Tail Mushroom, scientifically known as Trametes versicolor, is a strikingly beautiful fungus characterized by its colorful concentric rings resembling the pattern of a turkey's tail feathers. It is one of the most widely researched medicinal mushrooms, revered for its potent therapeutic properties and centuries-old traditional use in various cultures, particularly in Asian countries like China and Japan.

Turkey Tail Mushroom is renowned for its remarkable medicinal properties, primarily attributed to its rich content of bioactive compounds, including polysaccharides, beta-glucans, polysaccharide-peptide complexes, triterpenoids, and antioxidants. These constituents work synergistically to modulate the immune system, exerting potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant effects. Here are some of its key medicinal qualities:

Turkey Tail Mushroom is a potent immunomodulator, meaning it helps regulate and enhance the immune system's response. It stimulates the production and activity of immune cells such as macrophages, natural killer (NK) cells, and T cells, thereby enhancing the body's ability to combat infections and diseases.

The mushroom contains powerful antioxidants such as phenols, flavonoids, and tocopherols, which help neutralize harmful free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body. This antioxidant activity plays a crucial role in supporting overall health and protecting against chronic diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurodegenerative conditions.

Compounds found in Turkey Tail Mushroom possess significant anti-inflammatory properties, which can help alleviate inflammation-related conditions such as arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and respiratory ailments. By inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines and enzymes, it helps mitigate inflammatory processes in the body.

Studies have shown that Turkey Tail Mushroom exhibits potent antiviral and antimicrobial properties, making it effective against a wide range of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and fungi. Its ability to inhibit viral replication and prevent microbial growth makes it a valuable natural remedy for combating infections such as influenza, herpes, and Candida.

Perhaps one of the most researched aspects of Turkey Tail Mushroom is its potential role in cancer prevention and treatment. Several studies have demonstrated its ability to inhibit tumor growth, enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and improve overall survival rates in cancer patients. The mushroom's immune-boosting and antioxidant properties play a crucial role in its anti-cancer effects.

Turkey Tail Mushroom has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Asian cultures like Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Japanese Kampo. In these traditions, it has been valued for its immune-boosting and healing properties and is often prescribed for conditions such as chronic infections, respiratory ailments, and digestive disorders.

In modern times, Turkey Tail Mushroom has gained widespread recognition and is commonly consumed as a dietary supplement or herbal remedy to support immune health, promote vitality, and enhance overall well-being. It is available in various forms, including capsules, extracts, teas, and powdered supplements, making it convenient for consumption.

Turkey Tail Mushroom stands out as a potent medicinal mushroom with a myriad of health benefits, particularly for immune support, inflammation reduction, and cancer prevention. Its rich history in traditional medicine, coupled with extensive scientific research, underscores its significance as a valuable natural remedy in promoting optimal health and wellness.

Q.C. (s)

The shipping time for our custom-made culture product is 10 days. This is why:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.
  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our laboratory quality practices encompass a set of systematic and standardized procedures that are implemented to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and precision of a high-quality product. We view these practices as essential for maintaining the overall quality and integrity of laboratory operations, as well as for providing 100 % pure, contamination free cultures. These practices include:

  • Equipment Calibration: Laboratory instruments and equipment are regularly calibrated to establish and maintain optimum performance. As one example, our flow hoods are routinely tested to provide 0.2 micron filtered laminar air flow at all workstations. Calibration ensures that instruments are providing reliable and consistent outcomes.
  • Quality Assurance (QA): we maintain a quality management system, conduct internal audits, and continuously monitor and evaluate laboratory performance.
  • Quality Control (QC): We use control materials to monitor the accuracy and purity of culture products. Control materials are run alongside culture samples to assess performance of our methods. Any deviations from expected outcomes indicate issues with the process and prompt corrective action.
  • Culture Testing: Quality assessment programs are in place, where each culture is tested on agar petri dishes on a regular interval. Virility of genetics performance is assessed by spot checking the strain in fruiting conditions. 
  • Documentation and Record-Keeping: A crucial component of quality control. This includes documenting instrument maintenance, calibration records, QC data, corrective actions taken, and relevant product information. Proper documentation ensures traceability, allows for retrospective analysis, and facilitates compliance with our standardized process.
  • Personnel Training and Competency: Laboratory staff receive appropriate training to perform their tasks competently. Training programs cover standard operating procedures, safety protocols, good laboratory practices, and quality control procedures. Regular competency assessments are conducted to ensure that staff members consistently perform at the required proficiency level.
  • Error Investigation and Corrective Action: When errors or deviations occur, they are promptly investigated to identify root causes. Corrective actions are implemented to prevent the recurrence of errors and improve laboratory processes. We feel that documentation of errors, investigations, and corrective actions is crucial for continuous improvement and compliance with contamination free product.
  • Quality Control Data Analysis: QC data is regularly analyzed to identify trends, shifts, or any patterns that may indicate a deterioration in process or product performance.

    By implementing these laboratory quality control practices, we can ensure accurate, contamination free products in order to enhance patient safety, and maintain our integrity. 

We custom-made all of our cultures to ensure freshnesh. Lead time to ship is 10 days.

Our process:

  • Our method for sending you fresh cultures is a process, differing from most other suppliers with the goal of eliminating contamination which avoids wasting your time and resources. Managing a library of mycology cultures in cold storage is our solution to be efficient given the large number of varieties we have—almost 800.
  • All mycology cultures are maintained in cold storage, which helps preserve their viability and genetic integrity. This is crucial for long-term storage, especially with such a diverse collection.
  •  When a particular culture is ordered, the corresponding culture is retrieved from cold storage. This minimizes the risk of degradation while ensuring that the culture remains viable.
  •  The retrieved culture is then inoculated into both agar plates and liquid culture media. This step allows for the expansion of the culture and provides a suitable environment for growth.

  • After a set incubation period, the cultures undergo a quality check to assess their health, purity, and growth characteristics. This ensures that the cultures are robust and meet your standards before they are sent out.
  • Once the cultures pass the QC, they are prepared for packaging. This involves ensuring that the cultures are securely contained to prevent contamination and damage during transit. Finally, the fresh cultures are shipped to the customer. You will receive an email with tracking information once shipped.