Which mushroom is this, known as Yun Zhi in traditional Chinese medicine?

Which mushroom is this, known as Yun Zhi in traditional Chinese medicine?

A Lion’s mane
B Quinine conk
C Turkey tail

These fungi are full of a protein-bound molecule known as PSK, or polysaccharide K, which is believed to help people with lung diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine, turkey tail mushrooms have been used to treat patients for many years.

The correct answer is Turkey tail.

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