Гриб Траметес Разноцветный (Turkey Tail): молотый, целые плоды

Turkey Tail - Health Benefits and Chemical Composition

Trametes or tinder fungus grows on dead or still living tree trunks. It is an important participant in the ecosystem, the “forest cleaner”, which decomposes organic matter into minerals. The fungus destroys wood and is a tree parasite, but it is more than useful for the human body. The antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral action of trametes is highly valued in folk medicine and among biohackers.

What does trametes treat? Chemical composition of fresh mushroom fruits

The main active ingredient is a special polysaccharide-K (PSK), bound to protein. Among other things, the composition includes B vitamins, provitamins of group D, fatty acids and many microelements in an easily digestible form:

• Manganese
• Copper
• Iron
• Zinc
• Chromium
• Boron
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Cobalt, etc.

Fruits of Turkey Tail and their therapeutic effects

As always, proof of the usefulness of the tinder fungus appeared much later than its use for medicinal purposes began. Only in the middle of the 19th century, as a result of numerous laboratory studies, the pharmacological value of the fruiting bodies of the trametes was proven. The reason is the polysaccharide, which has a hepatoprotective effect, restores liver tissue and increases the secretion of bile.

It is difficult to limit ourselves to a dozen points, but we will try to highlight the main beneficial effects of tinder fungus, due to which you should pay attention to it:

• Tones the myocardium, reduces the risk of ischemia, and dilates the coronary arteries.
• Prevents the growth of “bad” cholesterol, improves metabolism.
• Binds and removes heavy metals, radionuclides, and carcinogens from the body.
• Reduces allergic manifestations and activates the synthesis of immunoglobulins.
• Improves the functioning of the intestines and pancreas, reduces blood sugar levels.
• Suppresses the growth of pathogenic flora in the genitourinary system.
• Improves blood circulation in the brain, prevents hypoxia, thereby improving memory and cognitive functions.
• Antitumor action – activates anticancer immunity.
• Strengthens the body's resistance to viral and bacterial diseases.
• Stimulates the production of endorphins, which improves mood and increases resistance to stress, stabilizes the nervous system.

• Benign tumors: fibroadenomatosis, diffuse fibrous mastopathy. Preventive measures and addition to the main treatment.
• Malignant tumors: in the sinuses, lungs, esophagus, stomach, rectum, bladder, prostate, mammary gland, ovaries, cervix. Prevention and addition to the main treatment.
• Supporting the rehabilitation of cancer patients before, during and after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
• Infectious diseases of the liver (hepatitis), kidneys, intestines, lungs, bladder, as well as viral infections such as herpes, HPV, CMV, coronavirus infection.
• Cardiovascular diseases: arterial hypertension, venous insufficiency with thrombosis.
• Gastrointestinal tract, pancreas and liver pathologies: dysbiosis, IBS, food allergies, diarrhea. Poisoning.
• Diabetes mellitus, rheumatic diseases.
• Pathologies of the kidneys and genitourinary system: nephritis, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis in men.
• Autoimmune diseases and immunodeficiencies (including HIV).
• Gynecological diseases: endometriosis, polyps, inflammation, fibroids.
• Allergic reactions.
• Prevention of osteoporosis.

Now is the time to harvest the mushroom Trametes versicolor, also known as Trametes (lat. Trametes versicolor). This mushroom attracts attention due to its unique properties and wide range of applications in medicine. Let's take a closer look at what Trametes is and what indications for its use exist.

The trameta mushroom has many beneficial properties, which make its use recommended in various medical situations. First of all, it is used to support patients suffering from cancer. This may include hormone-dependent tumors such as prostate, breast, liver, lung and esophageal cancer, as well as in the presence of metastases. In addition, trameta can help reduce the side effects that occur after chemotherapy, which makes it an important addition to the complex treatment of oncological diseases.

In addition to oncology, the mushroom is also effective against various bacterial and viral infections, such as influenza and herpes. Its properties can be useful for people suffering from diabetes, rheumatism, and upper respiratory tract infections, including bronchitis. Trameta is also used to combat candidiasis and problems related to liver function, such as hepatitis.

Other indications for the use of this mushroom include high blood pressure, inflammatory bowel disease, gastritis, stomach ulcers and duodenal ulcers. The mushroom can be useful for exhaustion, chronic fatigue, as well as for conditions such as heart attack, migraine and obesity, helping in weight loss. It is also worth noting that Trameta effectively affects benign tumors, so its use can be recommended for mastopathy, uterine fibroids and polyps.

Trameta, with its powerful healing properties, occupies an important place in Eastern medicine. Here it is considered as a means of strengthening the physical condition of a person, giving him strength and energy. One of the main areas of application of Trameta in modern times is the treatment of oncological diseases. The mushroom is actively used as an antitumor drug that can stop the metastasis of tumors, which makes it indispensable in the fight against cancer.

In addition, this mushroom resists infectious diseases due to the content of antibacterial components, which also helps improve the action of antibiotics. This makes Trameta an important element in the complex therapy of various diseases.

Methods for preparing an infusion of ground Trametes:

As for the methods of preparation and use of Trameta, there are several recipes.

Method 1: 1 gram of mushroom powder should be poured with 200 ml of warm boiled water and infused for 8 hours. Before use, the infusion should be mixed well. It is recommended to drink one third of a glass three times a day 30 minutes before meals.

Method 2 involves pouring 1 gram of Trameta powder into 200 ml of warm boiled water, after which the infusion should be drunk in the morning an hour before meals. There is also a more concentrated method: 10 grams of Trameta powder is poured into 150 ml of vodka and infused for a certain time.

3. 10 g of trameta powder is poured with 150 ml of vodka, infused for 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Take for tumor diseases 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day. For other diseases 1 teaspoon 2-3 times a day.

4. Pour 150 ml of linseed or olive oil heated in a water bath (only in a water bath) to 37 degrees over 10 g of trameta powder. Stir. Infuse for three hours in a warm place, for example, next to a radiator. Then put in the refrigerator for 5 days to infuse. Do not strain the infusion. Take depending on the severity of the disease: 1 teaspoon or 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day.

Preventive course – 60 days (carried out once a year), therapeutic course – 4-6 months.

Trametes versicolor medicinal properties:

It is common practice among many naturopathic physicians and integrative oncologists in the United States to prescribe whole, dried Turkey Tail to breast cancer patients. Trametes versicolor's mechanism of action involves enhancing both the innate and adaptive immune response, at least in part through Toll-like receptor 2 activity.

Recent data show that certain classes of chemotherapeutic drugs induce necrosis of immunogenic tumor cells, leading to increased antigen cross-presentation and stimulation of an antitumor immune response. The study lasted nine weeks and began after completion of radiation therapy.

The study was conducted at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center and Bastyr University between January 2008 and June 2010. Three grams per day is the most commonly used dose in naturopathic medicine, and up to 9 grams in Japan. The goal of the study was to determine the safe maximum tolerated dose. Doses of up to 9 grams per day of turkey tail mushroom were well tolerated in women with breast cancer for six weeks after radiation therapy. The following contraindications were identified.

Contraindications for the use of turkey tail:

Trametes is not recommended for use in hemophilia, diathesis, anemia, low blood clotting, uterine bleeding, as well as during pregnancy, lactation and in children under 7 years of age. Abuse of tinder fungus is fraught with symptoms of poisoning and allergic reactions: short-term heartburn, severe palpitations, constipation, chest pain, fever, radiation dermatitis and cold/flu symptoms. We recommend that you consult with your doctor before starting treatment to determine the advisability of taking and the therapeutic dose. Although this study showed the safety of a 9-gram daily dose of Trametes versicolor, the dose escalation study was designed to find the maximum tolerated dose (MTD); therefore, this study does not determine the safety and tolerability of the drug at the highest dose.

Important nuances

They should be kept in mind before adding trametes to your diet. All of the above effects only work if you take an environmentally friendly mushroom grown without the use of pesticides and radionuclides. There is no way to control the chemical composition and purity of a product collected independently in natural conditions. Therefore, the harm from eating such a mushroom can exceed the benefit.

Trust only proven suppliers who grow and harvest trametes strictly in accordance with the standards and have certificates confirming the quality of the product and pure chemical composition. The price of such fruits and microdosing will be higher. But health is priceless, isn't it?

In conclusion

Having added fruits or microdosing of turkey tail to your diet, do not forget about the systematic and constant intake. Then you will be able to feel the whole wide range of positive effects of a naturally grown, environmentally friendly, natural product that our distant ancestors used.

A fighter against cancer, an express remedy for blood purification, acceleration of metabolism, weight loss and rapid discharge of phlegm, which guards the health of the cardiovascular system. Prepare a tincture from trametes for hepatitis, an oil composition for hypertension, atherosclerosis and psycho-emotional disorders, an external remedy for wound healing.

*TOCarolyn J. Torkelson1, Erin Sweet2, Mark R. Martzen2, Masa Sasagawa2, Cynthia A. Wenner2, Juliette Gay1, Amy Putiri2, and Leanna J. Standish2.