• Name: Lichens (Jhyau)
• Scientific Name: Lichens

Description:

Lichens are important traditional medicines in many different cultures.Lichens in traditional medicine are most commonly used for treating wounds,skin disorders, respiratory and digestive issues, and obstetric and gynecological
concerns.They have been used for both their secondary metabolites and their storage carbohydrates.

Usnea is a type of lichen that grows on trees. Though lichens appear to be single plants, they are really a combination of fungus and algae that grow together for their mutual benefit. Lichens grow in colorful, flat patches. Usnea may be whitish, reddish, or black. The plant body of usnea is used to make medicine.

Usnea is used for weight loss, pain relief, fever control, and wound healing; and to make phlegm easier to cough up.

Usnea is also used directly on the skin for sore mouth and throat.

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