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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

cancer patients to kill cancer cells and tumors and to disease. It has been successfully used to treat Kaposi’s
support the immune system while undergoing chemo- Sarcoma, a skin cancer that affects AIDS patients. It
therapy. It strengthens the immune system, helping stimulates interferon production and the probable
your body fight the disease and also protects the body mechanism of turkey tail for HIV is via the inhibition
from additional infections. Its anti-cancer properties of the binding of HIV to lymphocytes. Lymphocyte de-
help prevent the spread of the cancer and have been pletion is the cause of the “acquired immunodefi-
shown to augment the effects of Western cancer thera- ciency” in AIDS.
pies. The two primary compounds in it for cancer are Diabetes: Turkey tail mushrooms help lower the lev-
Polysaccharide -K (PSK) or Krestin and Polysaccharo-
peptide (PSP). PSK has been in common clinical use in els of glucose in the bloodstream and can be helpful in
managing blood sugar levels in diabetics.
Japan since the 1970s. The research on turkey tail
mushrooms and cancer is too extensive to outline here Reducing Inflammation, Autoimmune Dis-
eases, and Chronic Inflammatory Dis-
eases: Many modern diseases are caused by out of
control inflammation in the body. These diseases are
usually chronic and can become severe. Turkey tail
mushrooms are high in anti-inflammatory properties
and help reduce internal inflammation. It is also effec-
tive when applied to the skin to reduce rashes, swell-
ings, and other external inflammations. Immune mod-
ulation coupled with its anti-inflammatory effects is
most likely responsible.

Candida Overgrowth: Turkey Tail helps with
overgrowth of Candida as well as other bacterial flora
in the small intestine.
but it is very effective for treating many types of can-
cers, and in greatly reducing relapse rates. Malaria: Turkey tail has been shown to be effective
against malaria, including the chloroquine-resistant
Treats HPV, Cervical Dysplasia, Herpes, strain of Plasmodium.
and Shingles: Turkey tail mushrooms fight infec- Chronic Fatigue: Turkey tail has shown great effi-
tions of bacteria and viruses. It is effective in treating
the human papillomavirus (HPV) and fighting the can- cacy in treating chronic fatigue syndrome.
cers that HPV sometimes triggers. Use turkey tail Heart Health, Lowers Cholesterol and
along with reishi mushrooms to treat viral infections Blood Pressure: Turkey tail mushrooms are help-
like HPV, herpes, and shingles. ful in lowering LDL cholesterol levels in the body. It

Improves Digestion and Leaky Gut: Digestive also reduces blood pressure in patients with hyperten-
disorders respond well to treatment with turkey tail sion. The mushrooms should be taken daily for full ef-
mushrooms. Turkey tail increases the levels of vita- fects. By lowering cholesterol and reducing hyperten-
mins and minerals in the diet and supports healthy gut sion, it also reduces the risks of heart disease.
flora. Turkey tail helps Leaky Gut due to its prebiotic Harvesting: Choose mushrooms with clean white
effects on the gut’s microbiome (they feed the benefi- pore surfaces. Snip off the rough tissue where the
cial gut bacteria). mushroom was attached with a pair of clean scissors.
Helps Prevent and Treat HIV/AIDS and Ka- Gather in environmentally clean areas.

posi’s Sarcoma: There has been much research Warning: Turkey Tail mushrooms are considered to
done on HIV and AIDS and turkey tail mushrooms be very safe. There are no known negative side effects
have shown a remarkable ability to strengthen the im- but it is always a good idea to consult with a medical
mune system of these patients and help them fight the professional.

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