Usnea Tincture
Usnea is an all around infection fighter, combatting bacteria, inflammation and pain. This tincture is perfect for acute complaints or long term use.
- high proof alcohol (95% is ideal)
- usnea
Place clean usnea in a jar. Pour high proof alcohol into jar to cover the lichen by about one inch. Allow to infuse for approximately six weeks. If a lower proof alcohol is used, allow to infuse for four to six months. Strain away lichen and store in a dropper bottle.To administer, use one dropper twice a day for tonic, immune stimulating benefits, or one dropper up to six times a day for acute complaints.