Usnea

Short Description:

Usnea is lichen that grows on trees. It is also called “an old man’s beard”.


  • Price Range: US$15-20/kg
  • Minimum Order Quantity: 25kg
  • Capacity: 10000kg/month
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    Name:Usnea

    Feature:

    Usnic acid is extracted from Usnea, Usnea, also known as old man’s beard, is not a plant but a lichena symbiotic relationship between an algae and a fungus. The entire lichen is used medicinally. Usnea looks like long, fuzzy strings hanging from trees in the forests.

    In natural remedies, especially in the veterinary medicine, Usnic Acid is used in powders and ointments for the treatment of infections of the skin. Usnic acid as a pure substance has been formulated in creams, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorants and sunscreen products, in some cases as an active principle, in others as a preservative. Usnic Acid is able to enhance human immunity, and also have good curative effects for vaginitis and oral cavity ulcer disease.

    Composition: 

    Purity:>20%

    Appearance: Yellow crystalline powder

    Packing: 1kg 5kg 10kg 25kg

    Shelf Life: 2 years

    Storage: Store in cool and dry area

    Certification:ISO GMP KOSHER HALAL ECO OMRI


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