Western Herbalism
Old man's beard
Usnea spp.
Also known as Tree lichen.
Old man's beard is traditionally indicated for: Tuberculosis, Upper respiratory infection, Gastroenteritis, Sinusitis, Skin infection, Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Gram positive bacteria, Streptococcus, Urinary tract infection, E. coli, Pneumonia, Impetigo, Staphylococcus, Colds, and 10 further conditions.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Tuberculosis
- Upper respiratory infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Sinusitis
- Skin infection
- Pharyngitis
- Bronchitis
- Gram positive bacteria
- Streptococcus
- Urinary tract infection
- E. coli
- Pneumonia
- Impetigo
- Staphylococcus
- Colds
- Cancer
- Gram negative bacteria
- Flu
- Sputum (yellow/green)
- Fever
- Prostatitis
- Infection
- Respiratory complaints
- Urinary complaints
- Immune weakness
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy and Lactation=lack of data
Breastfeeding: Pregnancy and Lactation=lack of data
The record lists 2 contraindications; open the plate in the library to read them in full.
Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Infusion | 1 Tbs/c TID, infusion extracts polysaccharides | |
| Tincture (1:3-1:5) (90% etoh) | 1-3 ml TID | 1-3 mL |
| Up to 10 gm/day powdered herb | 10000 mg | |
| Tincture 1 | Tincture 1:6 90% EtOH: sig 2-5 ml TID | 2-5 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
indications. Old man's beard is traditionally indicated for: Tuberculosis, Upper respiratory infection, Gastroenteritis, Sinusitis, Skin infection, Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Gram positive bacteria, Streptococcus, Urinary tract infection, E. coli, Pneumonia, Impetigo, Staphylococcus, Colds, and 10 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Old man's beard - Contraindications: Pregnancy and Lactation=lack of data, Liver disease | Side effects: Nausea, Vomiting, Use of isolated usnic acid associated w/ hepatotoxicity.
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