Usnea salve

Our usnea salve is a natural and soothing topical ointment that harnesses the power of usnea, a lichen known for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This salve is perfect for minor skin irritations, cuts, scrapes, and burns, as it can help to promote healing and reduce swelling. Usnea salve is also great for aiding in the healing of minor skin infections as an antibiotic ointment. The calming and nourishing qualities of this salve make it a must-have for anyone looking to incorporate natural remedies into their skincare routine. Whether you're an avid hiker, outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a natural first-aid solution, our usnea salve is a versatile and effective addition to your medicine cabinet.

What is usnea used for? Some of the conditions that it’s typically used to treat include:

• Pain

• Fever

• SWELLING and inflammation

• Kidney problems

• Coughs

• Indigestion

• Certain types of infections, such as those affecting the throat, respiratory tract, mouth, skin and urinary tract

• Skin wounds that won’t easily heal

• Weight gain, due to its potential ability to support metabolic processes

• Possibly certain types of cancer, due to its antioxidant and free radical-scavenging capabilities

There are a number of active constituents found in usnea, including not only its most active compound usnic acid, but also polyphenols and other antioxidants. These include:

• Norstictic acid, which has been found to have the largest antioxidant activity in certain usnea species

• Barbatinic acid

• Beta-sitosterol

• Depsides

• Dihydrousnic acid

• Evernic acid

• Glutinol

• Usnic acid

• And many others

Our usnea salve, also know as neosporin of the woods, says it all in the title. It is a all natural neoporin, to be used to help aid the healing of cuts, scrapes, bruises, infections, and scars. Our usnea salve is a wonderful medicine to add to your medicine cabinent to have on hand.