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    Old Man's Beard, Bear Lichen

    Scientific:Usnea barbata
    Other:Old Man's Beard, Bear Lichen
    Family:Usneacea
    • Indications
    • Actions
    • Constituents
    • Posology
    • Safety
    • References

    Indications

    Infection
    • bacterial
    - Staphylococcus
    - Streptococcus
    - Pneumococcus
    - Mycobacterium
    • fungi
    - dermatophytes
    - candida
    • parasites
    :
    Respiratory
    • colds
    • bronchitis
    • pneumonia
    • strep throat
    • tuberculosis

    Gynecological
    • vaginal infections (suppository)
    - bacterial vaginosis
    - candidiasis
    - trichomonas

    Dermatologic
    • dandruff (seborrhoic eczema)
    • wounds and infections (topical application)
    - tinea
    - impetigo
    - acne
    - abscess
    - leishmaniasis

    Actions

    • Antimicrobial
    • Antibacterial
    • Antiviral
    • Antifungal
    • Antiparasitic
    • Antiinflammatory
    • Analgesic
    • Immunostimulant
    • Expectorant

    Constituents

    • Benzofurans (E.g. Usnic Acid )

    Posology

    • Tincture: 60-70 gtt tid or qid; best to lower dose and increase frequency
    • Decoction: 30 g in ½ L water
    • Vaginal douche: 2 cups, 1-2 hours every day for 1 week; also given orally

    Safety

    Generally considered safe when used as indicated.

    References

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    Barnes J, Anderson LA, Phillipson JD. Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press, 2007.

    Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

    Bone K. A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient. St Louis, MO: Churchill Livingstone, 2003.

    Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.

    Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.

    Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.

    Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.

    Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002

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    Old Man's Beard, Bear Lichen

    Scientific:Usnea barbata
    Other:Old Man's Beard, Bear Lichen
    Family:Usneacea

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