Usnea Extract

Product Details

Usnea’s usnic acid has shown effective anti-microbial activity against fungus, trichomonas protozoa, gram-positive bacteria (e.g., staphylococcus, streptococcus, and pneumonococcus, including penicillin resistant strains), and tuberculosis bacillus. Usnic acid shows no antimicrobial activity against gram-negative bacteria (e.g., E. coli and salmonella). Helps to increase resistance against colds and flu.

Ingredients

Usnea Extract is prepared from whole Unea barbata lichens. Dry herb/ menstruum ratio: 1:4 , Grain alcohol (90-94%),& Unsea extractives.

Dosage


Take 30 to 40 drops, 2 to 5 times per day. Topically apply full-strength (if well tolerated), or dilute with 1 to 2 parts water. As gargle mix drops in a little water and gargle several times per day. As nasal spray mix 15 to 25 drops in half-cup saline solution and use 2 to 4 times per day.

Extra Info

Fungus infections (e.g., candidiasis, athlete’s foot, ringworm); boils; impetigo; mastitis; bronchial infections and pneumonia; sore throat or strep throat (gargle); sinus infections (diluted spray); skin and lung tuberculosis; trichomoniasis; dysentery (but not typhoid, choleraot other intestinal infections caused by gram-negative bacteria). Especially effective against urinary tract infections and upper respiratory infections. In order to ensure that we always sell the freshest product possible, Herb Pharm's has made it a policy to make sure that nothing sits on the shelf too long, so the 8oz sizes and larger get poured only when there is a request for them. This would mean that an order for a special pour on 8oz and larger will take an additional 2 days to get processed