Usnea Extract

Usnea, also known as "old man's beard", is a lichen genus with around 130 species that grow on trees, rocks, soil, and bushes in humid and temperate climates. It's part algae and part fungi, living in a symbiotic relationship. Usnea is stringy and round, with a pale greenish color, and grows like mini-shrubs or tassels hanging from branches and trunks. It's found worldwide, especially in the Pacific Northwest. 

Usnea is commonly used in the treatment of respiratory infections and inflammation. It may even be applied for in the treatment of more serious lung infections such as pneumonia (5), bronchitis (6) and tuberculosis (1) under the care of a qualified and experienced medical herbalist.