Breathe- Usnea Tincture
50 ml Usnea (Usnea Barbara) high quality double-extracted tincture. Ethically wild crafted from lichen found in enchanted forests of Switzerland in spring 2023. 35% abv.
Usnea is a lichen otherwise known as « Old Man’s Beard » , « Seaweed of the Mountain » and the « Lungs of the Earth » due to its resemblance to cilia in the lungs. As suggested by the doctrine of signatures, it’s cooling and drying properties work wonders to support breathing and lung-related disorders/dis-ease.
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-Fungal, Anti-Parasitic, Anti-Septic- Usnea is a powerful addition to the medicine cabinet. Against some bacterial strains it is more effective than penicillin. Usnea works to inhibits the growth of gram positive bacteria such as Streptococcus & Staphylococcus, Mycobacterium tuberculosis and other fast growing species.
Usnea is broadly indicated for rebalancing bacteria and eradicating infection throughout mucous membranes. It has the strongest and quickest effect on the lungs and bladder. A valuable addition to the medicine cabinet.
Ingredients: Usnea, 100% grain alcohol, spring water
Tinctures are an excellent way of delivering herbal medicine. Distilled in alcohol and properly stored, they have an unlimited shelf-life and don’t require refrigeration. They are minimally processed. The alcohol extracts the full range of medicinal properties in a highly concentrated form. When taken, tinctures bypass the digestive system and are absorbed into the bloodstream directly. Your body receives the medicine instantly. They are convenient for on the go use and can add nutritive benefits to any beverage of your choice.
All of my tinctures are small batch and crafted with intention and reverence.