Usnea (Old Man’s Beard)

Scientific Name: Usnea spp.

Description

Fruticose lichen used topically.

Therapeutic Properties

Topical antimicrobial

Temperament

Cool

How to Use

Tincture (topical); Salve

Dosage

External use preferred

Precautions

Internal safety uncertain; harvest sustainably

Replacement / Alternatives

Thyme; Myrrh

References

VASCAN; Native American Ethnobotany