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herb
Usnea spp. (Old Man's Beard)
botanicals
definition
botanical name(s): Usnea barbata
synonyms: old man's beard
part(s) used: whole lichen
qualities:
affinities:
actions: antiseptic, especially against gram-positive bacteria and fungal infections, immune stimulant, smooth muscle relaxant, astringent
dosage:
» tincture: 2 - 4 ml.; hot alcohol extraction
» tea: 1 tsp. - 1 tbsp. herb to cup of water; drink 2 - 4 cups per day
therapy: upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, skin infections
» note: Usnea can be very drying to mucus membranes; if excess mucus is not a problem, it is good to combine with a mucilaginous herb
AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1
toxicity: 0
constituents: usneic acid
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