{"product_id":"usnea-barbarata-old-man-s-beard","title":"Usnea Barbarata (Old Man’s Beard)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Usnea Barbarata?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsnea Barbarata, also known as Old Man's Beard, is a wild lichen sustainably harvested from our local forests. Traditionally used for its botanical and soothing properties, it is an essential herb for any natural wellness toolkit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI'm Sarah, and I harvested this Usnea on foot from pristine Kootenay forests, always with the utmost respect for these sacred places and all beings who live there. I only gather from fallen branches or windfall—never from living trees. This batch was harvested weeks or days before shipment, guaranteed fresh and potent with its rich blue-green seafoam shade.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsnea Barbarata \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kootenaywildcrafting.com\/products\/usnea-barbarata-usage-guide\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree Usnea Barbarata Usage Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupport sustainable practices with our ethically wildcrafted Usnea Barbata. This precious lichen is harvested responsibly from pristine forests, always on foot, always with the utmost respect for these sacred places and all beings who live there.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvested and preserved in small batches. You will receive Usnea Barbarata of a rich blue-green seafoam shade, because it will have been harvested weeks or days before shipment. Guaranteed to be fresh and potent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e * Teas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Preparation: Steep 1-2 teaspoons of dried Usnea in hot water for 5-10 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Usage: Drink 1-2 cups of tea daily, or as needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Note: Usnea tea can have a bitter taste, so you may want to add honey or lemon for flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e * Tinctures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Internal Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Typically taken in small doses (e.g., 1-2 droppers full) diluted in water, 2-3 times daily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Often used to support seasonal wellness and support the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* External Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Can be diluted and applied topically to minor skin irritations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e * Other Uses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Poultices: Can be made into a poultice and applied externally to inflamed areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e* Salves and Ointments: Usnea extract can be incorporated into salves and ointments for topical application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Glade Taught Me This\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEvery forest is irreplaceable. The Glade, a meadow on HooDoo Mountain where I learned to read the forest's language, was logged when I was young. I wildcraft now with that loss in my heart—taking only what I need, protecting what remains. 10% of every purchase supports the Canadian Ancient Forest Alliance. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/the-glade-and-everything-that-lived-there\"\u003eRead The Glade story →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGuaranteed freshness for 1 year. Shelf life may be extended to 3 years when stored in a cool, dry and dark place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kootenay Woman","offers":[{"title":"10g","offer_id":49643039588592,"sku":"47198466343154","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":49643039621360,"sku":"47198466375922","price":38.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8130\/3536\/files\/usnea-barbarata-usage-guide-8780998.jpg?v=1777658047","url":"https:\/\/holistixhealth.ca\/products\/usnea-barbarata-old-man-s-beard","provider":"Holistix Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}