{"product_id":"old-man-s-beard-tincture-usnea","title":"Old Man’s Beard Tincture (Usnea)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Usnea\u003cbr\u003e1:5 dried herb\u003cbr\u003eOther ingredients: Alcohol (40%)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2oz bottle with dropper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted with care from whole herbs. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a health condition. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Usnea-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: Usnea spp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Names: Old Man’s Beard, Beard Lichen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsnea is a unique lichen that grows in clean, unpolluted forests, often draping from tree branches in soft, thread-like strands. Neither plant nor fungus alone, it is a living partnership—drawing strength from both earth and air.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePale green to gray in color, usnea forms long, wispy strands. When gently pulled apart, it reveals a thin, white inner core that stretches—one of its most recognizable features.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsnea has been used for generations across many traditional herbal practices. It has long been valued during seasonal challenges and is commonly prepared through slow, intentional extraction methods. It has also been used externally in traditional application's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Compounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsnea contains naturally occurring compounds such as usnic acid, along with other lichen acids and polyphenols. These compounds are part of the lichen’s natural defense system and have been the focus of ongoing study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHerbal Qualities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn traditional herbalism, usnea is often described as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntimicrobial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmune-supportive\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLung-supporting\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBitter and slightly astringent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsnea thrives in areas with clean air and is often considered a natural indicator of a healthy ecosystem. It grows slowly and should be harvested with care and respect, typically from fallen branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSafety Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsnea is a potent herb traditionally used in small amounts. As with all herbs, individual needs and responses may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWild Hearth Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quiet presence in the northern woods, usnea gathers its strength slowly—shaped by wind, light, and time. It is a reminder of the resilience found in the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Hearth Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46516458717342,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8590\/0190\/files\/FA6031E2-AAAE-4F2D-B1C2-4ACB2F0A4970.jpg?v=1774525743","url":"https:\/\/wildhearthco.org\/products\/old-man-s-beard-tincture-usnea","provider":"Wild Hearth Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}