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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

footnotes

h a mucilaginous herb

AHPA Botanical Safety Rating: 1

toxicity: 0

constituents: usneic acid

footnotes

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