In 200 BC, Turkey Tail was referenced in the first documented literature on medicinal herbs from the Han Dynasty, Shennong Ben Cao Jing. Turkey Tail is mentioned in the Compendium of Materia Medica (Ben Cao Gang Mu) from the Ming Dynasty in the 15th century. Turkey Tail is believed to boost vitality, healthy liver function, and strong bones and muscles in this book.

The Chinese drank turkey tail-infused tea in the 15th century, which was supposed to help strengthen bones and tendons. Since the 1960s in China and Japan, turkey tails have been utilised to help combat cancerous tumours. Because of this scientific evidence, turkey tails have become one of the most studied mushrooms in the world

Turkey Tail has since gained popularity in the Western world, as evidenced by various scientific trials. It has grown in popularity over the last decade, thanks to a 2011 Ted Talk in which well-known mycologist Paul Stamets shares the story of his mother’s cancer battle and how Turkey Tail helped her recover.