There are many health benefits of turkey tail mushrooms. These include the prevention of cold, providing support during chemotherapy, managing diabetes, reducing inflammation, lowering cholesterol, and more. 
Prevent and Treat Cold
Because of the strong anti-viral and anti-microbial properties of Turkey tail mushrooms, they can fight away various infections caused by these microbes, including common cold and flu. They greatly improve the immunity of the system and thus make them stronger to fight against disease-causing germs. It is a good idea to include a turkey tail in the diet when the season of flu draws nearer. The turkey tail mushroom modulates the immune system to act in a stronger way of fighting infections and germs.
Anticancer Potential
Turkey tail mushrooms, also known as Yun Zhi in Chinese have been used as a magic drug for the reduction in the risk of cancer since ages. However, the evidence is now coming to light as researchers are taking an active interest in the cancer-preventive properties of this mushroom.
Collaborative research conducted by Chinese, Italian and North African universities suggests that Turkey tail mushrooms are able to promote antitumor activity on cancer cells. [2]
It comes as a surprise to find that these fungi also help in saving dogs from hemangiosarcoma, which is a highly invasive variety of cancer occurring mostly in dogs but also found in horse and cats sometimes. Although human studies are yet to be done, doctors see the potential of these mushrooms in improving the mortality of cancer patients. [3]
May Help in Improving the Effect of Cancer Treatment
The role of turkey tail mushroom in providing support to cancer patients has been under research for a long time now by the most renowned universities in the world. Several patients who are now undertaking chemotherapy have been adding turkey tail mushroom to their diet. It is known that the immune system of the body gets suppressed under chemotherapy. Turkey tail mushrooms build up the immune system and thus help in making up for the weakness caused by chemotherapy. The stronger immune system also helps in fighting strongly against the deadly cancer cells, thereby turkey tail mushroom is a potent cancer-fighting food. [4]
A 2012 study by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong revealed that Turkey tail mushrooms are also linked to having a survival benefit on patients with breast, gastric and colorectal cancer. [5]
Manage Diabetes
Turkey tail mushroom helps in reducing diabetes by lowering the level of glucose in the body. According to an animal study report by the World Journal of Diabetes, the consumption of mushrooms caused a decrease in blood glucose concentration and promoted weight gain in the diabetic subject. [6]
Reduce Inflammation
Turkey tail mushrooms are known for their anti-inflammatory properties. The inclusion of turkey tail mushrooms in the diet help in the reduction of inflammations both internal and external.
Rich in Antioxidants
Being rich in antioxidants, it helps in the protection of the body from the harmful UV radiations of the sun. They also block the free radicals that result in aging. Thus, it slows down the process of aging. Being rich in Vitamin E, it also acts towards making the skin better and cleansing it naturally. [7]
Lower Cholesterol
High cholesterol leads to various kind of heart diseases. Turkey tail mushrooms help in reducing the levels of cholesterol by adding it in the daily diet.
Aid Digestion
The mycelium is that part of the mushroom which enables a person to have a smooth process of digestion. The microbiome gets assisted by the prebiotic content of the turkey tail mushrooms. This implies that the growth of the good and beneficial bacteria in the body is enhanced which includes acidophilus as well as Bifidobacterium. It also helps in the treatment of leaky gut syndrome. The process might also help in losing weight.
Reduce Hypertension
Hypertension or increase in blood pressure occurs due to the rise in pressure in the arteries carrying blood. Turkey tail mushrooms help in reducing the pressure, and thus hypertension.
Improve Bone Health
Another health benefit of turkey tail mushrooms is that they are good for bone health. Not just this, but studies have shown that they can also help in regenerating bone marrow.
Treat Human Papilloma Virus
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is an infection whose symptoms are known to be treated by turkey tail mushrooms within a reasonably short time of consumption, approximately two months. [8]
Turkey tail mushrooms are well known for their medicinal purposes because of which they are a sought-after product among the leading pharmaceutical companies. Researches are going on throughout the world to dig out more treasures this mushroom has to offer.