Turkey Tail Journal Entry
The turkey-tail, also known as Coriolus versicolor or Polyporus versicolor, get their name from their multicoloured nature. They are often found on wood trunks and grow in many different regions around the world, including Montreal. In the past, this fungi was used as a medicinal supplement. Recently, it has gained popularity for its impacts on cancer treatment and tumor growth. In fact, in an experiment involving women with breast cancer who had undergone chemotherapy and radiotherapy, it was found that 9 grams of turkey tail per day resulted in elevated immune cells such as lymphocytes, natural killer cells, CD8+ T cells, CD19+ B cells.
