Usnea Tincture
Our Usnea Extract is prepared from wild lichen sustainably gathered in the Appalachian mountains—always from naturally fallen branches and windfallen limbs, never harvested directly from living trees. Usnea grows slowly and plays a vital role in forest ecology; we honor its place by ensuring that our harvest supports natural cycles rather than depleting them.
This dual-extraction tincture captures both the immune-modulating polysaccharides and the alcohol-soluble antimicrobial compounds that make usnea a cherished ally for respiratory and immune defense.
Scientific Profile
Usnea is a composite organism—part fungus, part algae—that concentrates powerful protective chemistry from its environment:
Usnic Acid: A potent antimicrobial compound shown to inhibit gram-positive bacteria and support microbial balance
Lichenan & Isolichenan: Polysaccharides that tone mucosal immunity and gently soothe inflamed tissues
Depsides & Depsidones: Phenolic compounds with antioxidant and synergistic bioactivity
Triterpenes: Traditionally associated with liver and lymphatic support
Our method includes both alcohol maceration and decoction to ensure full-spectrum extraction of both surface-bound and internal compounds.
Energetic & Traditional Wisdom
Usnea embodies the archetype of the slow protector—an herbal sentinel with ancient wisdom. It guards the gates: of the lungs, the skin, the energetic body. Long used in both Appalachian folk medicine and European herbal traditions for lung infections, swollen glands, and skin conditions, usnea brings the breath into stillness and integrity.
Energetically, it clarifies what belongs and what does not. Its medicine is boundary-setting, purifying, and gentle in its firmness—asking us to move with integrity in both body and spirit.
How to Use
Take 1–2 dropperfuls in water up to 3x daily at the onset of imbalance or for short-term immune support. Can be combined with other respiratory herbs under the guidance of a qualified herbalist.
Ingredients:
Wild-harvested Usnea spp. lichen (from downed limbs only), organic cane alcohol (70%), distilled water
Safety & Contraindications:
Not for use during pregnancy. Use caution if taking liver-metabolized medications. Do not apply to open wounds. Usnic acid may be hepatotoxic in high doses—avoid excessive or prolonged internal use. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have liver conditions or take prescription medication.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Our Usnea Extract is prepared from wild lichen sustainably gathered in the Appalachian mountains—always from naturally fallen branches and windfallen limbs, never harvested directly from living trees. Usnea grows slowly and plays a vital role in forest ecology; we honor its place by ensuring that our harvest supports natural cycles rather than depleting them.
This dual-extraction tincture captures both the immune-modulating polysaccharides and the alcohol-soluble antimicrobial compounds that make usnea a cherished ally for respiratory and immune defense.
Scientific Profile
Usnea is a composite organism—part fungus, part algae—that concentrates powerful protective chemistry from its environment:
Usnic Acid: A potent antimicrobial compound shown to inhibit gram-positive bacteria and support microbial balance
Lichenan & Isolichenan: Polysaccharides that tone mucosal immunity and gently soothe inflamed tissues
Depsides & Depsidones: Phenolic compounds with antioxidant and synergistic bioactivity
Triterpenes: Traditionally associated with liver and lymphatic support
Our method includes both alcohol maceration and decoction to ensure full-spectrum extraction of both surface-bound and internal compounds.
Energetic & Traditional Wisdom
Usnea embodies the archetype of the slow protector—an herbal sentinel with ancient wisdom. It guards the gates: of the lungs, the skin, the energetic body. Long used in both Appalachian folk medicine and European herbal traditions for lung infections, swollen glands, and skin conditions, usnea brings the breath into stillness and integrity.
Energetically, it clarifies what belongs and what does not. Its medicine is boundary-setting, purifying, and gentle in its firmness—asking us to move with integrity in both body and spirit.
How to Use
Take 1–2 dropperfuls in water up to 3x daily at the onset of imbalance or for short-term immune support. Can be combined with other respiratory herbs under the guidance of a qualified herbalist.
Ingredients:
Wild-harvested Usnea spp. lichen (from downed limbs only), organic cane alcohol (70%), distilled water
Safety & Contraindications:
Not for use during pregnancy. Use caution if taking liver-metabolized medications. Do not apply to open wounds. Usnic acid may be hepatotoxic in high doses—avoid excessive or prolonged internal use. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have liver conditions or take prescription medication.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Our Usnea Extract is prepared from wild lichen sustainably gathered in the Appalachian mountains—always from naturally fallen branches and windfallen limbs, never harvested directly from living trees. Usnea grows slowly and plays a vital role in forest ecology; we honor its place by ensuring that our harvest supports natural cycles rather than depleting them.
This dual-extraction tincture captures both the immune-modulating polysaccharides and the alcohol-soluble antimicrobial compounds that make usnea a cherished ally for respiratory and immune defense.
Scientific Profile
Usnea is a composite organism—part fungus, part algae—that concentrates powerful protective chemistry from its environment:
Usnic Acid: A potent antimicrobial compound shown to inhibit gram-positive bacteria and support microbial balance
Lichenan & Isolichenan: Polysaccharides that tone mucosal immunity and gently soothe inflamed tissues
Depsides & Depsidones: Phenolic compounds with antioxidant and synergistic bioactivity
Triterpenes: Traditionally associated with liver and lymphatic support
Our method includes both alcohol maceration and decoction to ensure full-spectrum extraction of both surface-bound and internal compounds.
Energetic & Traditional Wisdom
Usnea embodies the archetype of the slow protector—an herbal sentinel with ancient wisdom. It guards the gates: of the lungs, the skin, the energetic body. Long used in both Appalachian folk medicine and European herbal traditions for lung infections, swollen glands, and skin conditions, usnea brings the breath into stillness and integrity.
Energetically, it clarifies what belongs and what does not. Its medicine is boundary-setting, purifying, and gentle in its firmness—asking us to move with integrity in both body and spirit.
How to Use
Take 1–2 dropperfuls in water up to 3x daily at the onset of imbalance or for short-term immune support. Can be combined with other respiratory herbs under the guidance of a qualified herbalist.
Ingredients:
Wild-harvested Usnea spp. lichen (from downed limbs only), organic cane alcohol (70%), distilled water
Safety & Contraindications:
Not for use during pregnancy. Use caution if taking liver-metabolized medications. Do not apply to open wounds. Usnic acid may be hepatotoxic in high doses—avoid excessive or prolonged internal use. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you have liver conditions or take prescription medication.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
