{"product_id":"usnea-usnea-lichen-dried-herb","title":"Usnea (Usnea) – Lichen – Dried Herb","description":"\u003cp\u003eUsnea (\u003cem\u003eUsnea\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), commonly known as Old Man's Beard or Beard Lichen, is a distinctive lichen traditionally used in herbal practices throughout Europe, Asia, and North America. Growing on trees in clean forest environments, Usnea has long been valued for its role in traditional wellness preparations and botanical formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognized by its pale green color and thread-like appearance, Usnea occupies a unique place in herbal traditions as a lichen rather than a true plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted and packaged in Puerto Rico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eUsnea\u003c\/em\u003e spp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usnea, Beard Lichen, Old Man's Beard, Musgo de Barba\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Part:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole Lichen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried Herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTraditional Herbal Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsnea has traditionally been used in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBotanical wellness preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional respiratory-support formulas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal tincture preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeasonal wellness blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarthy, mildly bitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon dried usnea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup hot water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep 15–20 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrain before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany traditional herbalists prefer preparing Usnea as a tincture due to the nature of its constituents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or under medical supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apotecaria Semilla Creciente","offers":[{"title":"1 oz bag","offer_id":51989966324008,"sku":"HER-USN-LCH-1OZ","price":23.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz bag","offer_id":51989966356776,"sku":"HER-USN-LCH-HALFOZ","price":11.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 oz bag","offer_id":51989966389544,"sku":"HER-USN-LCH-QUARTOZ","price":5.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8757\/4056\/files\/usnea.png?v=1776921032","url":"https:\/\/www.semillacrecienteshop.com\/products\/usnea-usnea-lichen-dried-herb","provider":"Apotecaria Semilla Creciente","version":"1.0","type":"link"}