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Uses

  • Alpine lichen extract is a lichen extract used as a deodorant and a preservative in cosmetics.

Benefits

  • Alpine lichen extract is said to have antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

Cautions

  • Alpine lichen extract may irritate the skin.
  • Usnea is sensitive and will absorb air pollution, especially sulfur dioxide, a by-product from combustion of petroleum and coal. The Usnea harvested for this tincture is from a pristine area, an altitude of 5,000 feet, isolated from sulfur dioxide pollution.

Other Names

Usnea barbata

References

Source: https://www.beneficialbotanicals.com/tincture-information/usnea.html

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