Energy and Flavor- cooling, bitter, drying
Parts Used- whole plant
Parts of Body- kidney, lungs, skin, urinary tract
Conditions- allergy symptoms, athletes foot, bacterial infections, bacterial vaginosis, bronchitis, cancer, candida, cellulitis, chlamydia, colds, cystitis, dandruff, epstein barr, flu, fungus infections, headaches, herpes simplex, influenza, jock itch, leukorrhea, lung or upper respiratory infections, malaria, pneumonia, profuse phlegm, ringworm, scrofula, sinus infections, skin ulcers, staph infection, vaginal infections, viral infections, wounds, yeast infection
Curative Properties- antibacterial, antimicrobial, antibiotic, antifungal, antineoplastic, antioxidant, antiseptic, antitumor, antiviral, demulcent, diuretic, expectorant, immunostimulant, tuberculostatic, vulnerary
Biochemical Properties- usnic acid, organic acids including usnaric, thamnolic, labaric, and stictinic acids
Cautions- do not use during pregnancy or breast feeding, consult with physician if on medication, should not be used for more than 3 weeks consistently
