Description: 3oz whole Usnea lichen. 3oz is a lot because it is so light! It packs full and tight an entire gallon size ziplock! Always fresh from the forest. Ethically sourced from fallen branches on our mountain. Usnea is very slow growing so I do not harvest live lichen from trees. Usnea Lichen Latin name- Dolichousnea longissima Usnea is such a unique living creature! A lichen consisting of a symbiosis between Fungi and Algae, coming together to create a beautiful organism that I like to call fairy tinsel! It looks so festive and magical strewn from moss laden trees in clean forests. The popular name is “Old Mans Beard” Usnea is a positive marker for clean air, it will not grow near air pollution. This is a great addition to your herbal first-aid kit or apothecary. It is an incredible antibiotic, apply immediately to wounds to keep germs at bay. In TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicines) its cooling and drying. It clears heat, moves dampness, and detoxes.” It’s - Antifungal - Antiviral - Antibiotic - Anti-inflammatory- Antioxidant - Antimicrobial - Antibacterial - It contains Usnic acid, which is used as an antimicrobial preservative in cosmetics. Also isolated as sodium usinate in commercial medicine. Steep a small handful of Usnea in 8oz hot water for 30 mins. Drink through the day. It’s recommended not to take Usnea for more than 3 weeks to a month at as time. I personally love the tea, I have an ulcer which it can irritate. I also sell a tincture of Usnea, it grows and falls prolifically where I live!! It’s fun to collect. Not recommended for pregnant or nursing mothers due to insubstantial evidence of its safety. Those with liver issues of any kind should avoid use. I’m able to give such an amazing deal because I have so much here and I am passionate about sharing affordable healing plants with everyone! I love processing it, there’s a lot of work in separating the bark and duff from the Usnea and I find it very meditative and grounding, I’m very picky about getting every little bit of debris so it is the cleanest Usnea you’ll find! Please message me with any questions! Many blessings to you on your journey ❤️
Price: 14.99 USD
Location: Wolf Creek, Oregon
End Time: 2024-09-04T21:25:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Main Purpose: Anti Inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antifungal
Brand: Feral Moon Herbs
Formulation: Whole Herb
Ingredients: Usnea
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Item Weight: 3 oz