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Usnea Lichen
(Usnea barbata)
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Antibiotic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, expectorant, immune strengthener.
Common Use: Usnea or old
man's beard as it is sometimes referred contains usnic acid, a natural
antibiotic proven effective against gram positive bacteria, such as
Streptococcus (strep throat), Staphylococcus (impetigo, etc.), Mycobacterium
tuberculosis, and other fast growing species. Scientists think that
usnic acid works by disrupting cellular metabolism, either by preventing
the formation of ATP (the cells' energy source), or by the uncoupling
of oxidative phosphorylization. Usnea may also be superior to the drug
Flagyl (metronidazole). Usnea is effective against Trichomonas, a parasite
which can cause among other things, a serious infection of the uterine
cervix. Flagyl is widely prescribed for Trichomonas infection, but it
is now believed to also cause cancer. 20 to 40 drops 2-4 times daily.
We pick and make this product fresh.
 Suggested
retail:
2oz with dropper - $16
4oz with dropper - $29
8oz w/o dropper - $54
Formulas containing
this herb:
Echinacea/Golden
Seal Plus
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