Usnea is known to be antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, and a vulnerary. It's used to treat bladder, urinary and kidney infections and has an affinity for gram-positive bacteria including strep, impetigo, staphylococcus and tuberculosis.
Also known as the 'lungs of the forest', Usnea can be wonderful in cases of bronchitis, chest colds and flu.
Usnea is frequently used to support acute bacterial infections, fungal infections, lupus, mastitis, pleurisy, ringworm, burns, varicose and trophic ulcers and UTI's.
