courtneybrad's video: Powerful Tonic: Usnea Lichen

If you dont know Lichen, GET TO KNOW IT! Its a MUST have for the Herbal cabinet and your BOB! Tincture this wonderfully powerful, yet gentle herb for long lasting use. Here is a list of uses for Usnea. -Respiratory issues -UT issues -DT Issues -Topical skin issues(wound healing also) -Fungal infections topically or internally Properties that cause it to work: -Antibacterial -Antimicrobial -Antibiotic -Anti-viral -Anti-fungal -Vulnerary(Wound healing) Usnea is an amazing little antibiotic, fighting Gram Positive bacteria, it aids the body in healing up faster. With its antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties its GREAT for colds and flu, and also for the DT seeing as it can allow the body to recover much faster than it normally would. You can use Usnea on an open wound in a powder(ground up) form or even as a liniment(alcoholic spray) Be it that lichen can be hard to extract you MAY need to break the herb down to nearly a powder and then used GENTLE heat. I REPEAT, GENTLE HEAT, SUCH AS THAT FROM A WARM ROOM(OUT OF THE SUN THOUGH) I have had success with extracting via tincture without the need of heat. It some times all depends. ****PLEASE, EXTRACT AT YOUR OWN RISK VIA HEAT AND ALCOHOL**** This video is NOT intended to treat, diagnose, or cure ANY illness...please, seek medical attention from your healthcare provider for your medical needs.