Usnea Lichen
$5.00
Organically grown and sustainably harvested.
Botanical Name: Usnea barbata
Usnea, also known as Old Man’s Beard and Woman's Long Hair, is a type of lichen that grows on trees. Specifically, it’s an example of a symbiotic relationship between a fungus and an algae.
Usnea is considered an herb because it has several practical uses, evidenced by its use for more than 1,500 years. The whole specimen, which is high in vitamin C and other antioxidants.
Usnea is also beneficial for women with yeast infections, trichonomosas, bacterial vaginosis, and chlamydia.
