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 Turkey tail
B Lion’s mane
C Quinine conk

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

The correct answer is Turkey tail.

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