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Medicinal Uses of Usnea, Old Man’s Beard

Medicinal Uses of Usnea, Old Man's Beard - Usnea has long been used therapeutically in many traditional systems including Chinese, European and Native American herbal medicine. One of the most important therapeutically active components in usnea is usnic acid, which has potent antibiotic properties.

Usnea has long been used therapeutically in many traditional systems including Chinese, European, and Native American herbal medicine.

One of the most important therapeutically active components in usnea is usnic acid, which has potent antibiotic properties.

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Medicinal Uses of Usnea, Old Man’s Beard

Medicinal Uses of Usnea, Old Man's Beard - Usnea has long been used therapeutically in many traditional systems including Chinese, European and Native American herbal medicine. One of the most important therapeutically active components in usnea is usnic acid, which has potent antibiotic properties.