Usnea my latest medicinal discovery.

Also known as Old Man's Beard this lichen is an antibiotic, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antiviral.

It also indicates a healthy ecosystem as it will not grow in heavily polluted areas.

Look for it after a storm as the winds will knock down old limbs where it likes to grow.

I found several hand-fulls on my walk this morning that got knocked down in last night's heavy rains.

When I have collected enough I will make a tincture that I can use to treat respiratory, urinary tract, bladder, and kidney infections.

This amazing plant can do so much I am learning it is a must have for my medicine cabinet.

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