Although few scientific studies have been done, some evidence suggests that turkey tail mushrooms may be beneficial for dogs with some kinds of cancer. Credit: Ed Reschke | Getty Images
Since ancient times, humans have relied on the properties of medicinal mushrooms and other fungi to treat health problems. In traditional Chinese medicine, practitioners use fungi to treat cancer, boost the immune system, fight inflammation and infections, and treat kidney disease, to name just a few of their uses. Ancient Egyptians believed mushrooms conferred immortality—or at least long life.
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