U S N E A ✨️
Lichens are a type of living network, made up of two different organisms that work together. One organism is a type of fungus, and the other is a type of alga. Together, they form something that looks like a plant, but it's actually two organisms living and working together as one.
Usnea is a tree lichen that has a strong reputation for the treatment of viral and bacterial infections. In modern herbalism, usnea is commonly used for respiratory and immune based conditions
Ancient Greeks, Indigenous people, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have used Usnea to support respiratory, digestive, kidney, and urinary tract health for centuries.
Usnea is immune-enhancing and tonifying for the immune system against both bacterial and viral infections. Usnea is especially rich in usnic acid, a lichen-based antibacterial bitter compound. It is one that can be used long-term or in acute situations.
Use Usnea to help with stubborn respiratory and sinus infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, strep throat, colds, flues, as well as urinary tract, kidney, and bladder infections. Usnea is also beneficial for women with yeast infections, trichonomosas, bacterial vaginosis, and chlamydia. It can also be used as a aid for people with chronic fatigue, HIV, herpes, and other chronic conditions related with depressed immunity.
Usnea is also used for menstrual pain, to stop nose or wound bleeding, as a dressing for wounds, for burns, used for giardiasis and candidiasis, for ringworm, athletes foot and mastitis, used as a bitter for stomach ailments, to increase appetite and as a weight loss aid.
And in European folklore, Usnea had protective attributes. It was believed that hanging the lichen in homes would ward off malevolent spirits and ensure good health. ♡
We are so grateful to have so many incredible herbal allies readily available to our community.
And now we have this magical lichen available as a tincture. ✨️
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