Usnea - Whole Lichen's from the Appalachian Mountains

Usnea - Whole Lichen's,

Wild Usnea Herb is Used for Usnea Tea, Usnea Tincture and Usnea Salve! Can also be used as home decor in terrariums, small ponds and landscapes.

Bulk Herbs Wild Harvested in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. No smog, no pollution and rich, nutrient filled soil provide the perfect environment for harvesting all natural, non GMO, wild herbs.

Your Dried Herbs will be packaged in a sealed retail foil pouch, always guaranteed fresh or your money back! Have questions? Just ask! I love helping and sharing our experience with herbs! We take pride in filling your order as well as our relationship with you! As shown in our pictures, you can also download a really cool, Herb Preparation Worksheet with each order!

Lichens may appear to be single plants or fungi, although, they are really a combination of fungus and algae that grow together for their symbiotic relationship. Usnea may be green, whitish, reddish, or black.

Usnea is a type of lichen resembling brittle moss or a type of fungi. Usnea grows anchored on bark, twigs or even mixed leaf matter. Usnea is in the family Parmeliaceae and grows all over the world. Members of the genus are commonly called old man's beard, beard lichens, tree moss, or less common, air plants.

Organic Usnea has sometimes been used as an environmental bioindicator, because it tends to only grow in those regions where the air is clean. Lichens have been used in deodorant, toothpaste, salves, extracts, and perfumes.

Occult, Witchcraft and Magic folklore uses - Associated with travel, power, money, endings, & Spiritual protection. Used in various herbal magick spells including Hoodoo, Voodoo, Wicca and Witchcraft. Used in love mixtures, mojo bags, amulets, jars and charms. A commonly used organic herb for rituals, ceremonies and magick spells among alternative religious practices.

The information we share on this website is based on research from books, the internet, research papers, and personal experience with native plants. The information contained in this website should not be considered medical advice. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. For diagnosis or treatment consult your physician.

As with any food, allergic reactions can also occur with organic and dried herbs. If you are pregnant or breast feeding do not use this herb. Speak with a medical professional if you have any concerns or adverse reactions.