{"product_id":"usnea-barbarata-old-man-s-beard","title":"Usnea Barbarata (Old Man’s Beard)","description":"\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 respiratory health, immune function, and fight infections.\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 cuts, scrapes, and 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 wounds or 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=\"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":45274733936837,"sku":"sku-47198466343154","price":16.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":45274733969605,"sku":"sku-47198466375922","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/5845\/0885\/files\/9D9755B7-3B16-4BCB-A01C-72A012A774B2.jpg?v=1761988129","url":"https:\/\/sweetysspa.myshopify.com\/products\/usnea-barbarata-old-man-s-beard","provider":"Sweetys Spa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}