tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13001609372829387752024-02-20T21:44:16.404-08:00The Wilted MagnoliaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826810351448050937noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300160937282938775.post-79465772864729186342014-12-03T06:45:00.003-08:002014-12-03T06:45:33.579-08:00And you thought I was the only one..<div style="text-align: center;">
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A great article about Usnea from <a href="http://deeprootsherbal.wordpress.com/2014/01/10/usnea/" target="_blank">Deep Roots Herbal Medicne</a>!</div>
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<i>"Usnea’s energy is cool and dry, and its main actions are to clear heat,
move dampness, and resolve toxicity. Despite Usnea’s almost translucent
energy and subtle taste (though many people dislike the taste, I quite
like it), Usnea is one of the most powerful anti-fungal, antibacterial
and antiviral herbs (lichens) I use. From the lungs to the urinary tract
to the reproductive system, Usnea has an affinity for rebalancing
bacteria and eradicating infection in the mucus membranes, particularly
when accompanied with signs of heat."</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826810351448050937noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300160937282938775.post-33976437364753755322014-11-28T10:14:00.000-08:002014-11-28T10:15:54.617-08:00Pipsissewa - Chimaphila umbellata<div style="text-align: center;">
<h1>
Pipsissewa</h1>
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Chimaphila umbellata</h4>
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Common names</h2>
<ul>
<li>Butter Winter</li>
<li>Ground Holly</li>
<li>King's Cure</li>
<li>Love in Winter</li>
<li>Pipsissewa</li>
<li>Prince's-pine</li>
<li>Pyrola Umbellata</li>
<li>Rheumatism Weed</li>
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Pipsissewa is a petite evergreen herb that grows perennially and up
to a height of 3 inches to 10 inches. Plants of this species produce
glossy, vividly green, jagged leaves that emerge in order of whorls the
length of the stem. Pipsissewa bears tiny flowers whose color range from
white to pink and they blossom during July and August. The flowers of
pipsissewa are clustered at the apex of a straight stalk. When the
leaves of this herb are crushed, they exude a strange flavor which is
sweetish and astringent and also has a pleasingly bitter taste.<br />
The herb derives its <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_garden_names.htm">name</a>
from the Cree (a native tribe of Canada) term ‘pipsisikweu' which
translated into English literally means ‘it breaks into small pieces'.
This name of the plant is primarily owing to the belief that the rubbery
leaves of pipsissewa enclose a substance that helps to dissolve <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/kidney_stones.htm">kidney stones</a>.
However, there is no scientific evidence to support this claim and
actually the leaves have no such property. The Native American Indians
used this plant for other therapeutic purposes as well. People belonging
to the Penobscot and Mohegan tribes boiled the leaves of the plant in <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/water.htm">water</a> and applied the solution topically to cure <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/blisters.htm">blisters</a>.
On the other hand, the Thompson Indians inhabiting British Columbia
pounded the pipsissewa plant and used it in soaked dressings to lessen <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/swollen_ankle.htm">swellings of the feet and legs</a>. On the other hand, the Catawbas called the herb fire flower and extracted a solution from it and used it to ease <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/back_pain.htm">backache</a>. Chippewas prepared a <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_preparation.htm">decoction</a> with the pipsissewa's roots and used it as eye drops to cure <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/eye_infec.htm">aching eyes</a>.<br />
Pipsissewa was not only popular among the Native Americans, but also
the early European settlers who also learned the use of this species
from them. They took the herb internally particularly as a remedy for <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/kidney_infl.htm">kidney problems</a>
and rheumatism. In traditional medicine, pipsissewa served as an
astringent as well as diuretic from the period ranging between the days
of Daniel Boone, an American explorer, pioneer and frontiersman,
throughout the Civil War and even later. It was also taken on as an
official medication quite early. During the period between 1820 and
1916, pipsissewa was catalogued in the United States Pharmacopeia. And
till the early part of the 20th century, pipsissewa <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/tonic_elix.htm">tonic</a>
was an essential home remedy in several households in rural North
America. Even to this day, pipsissewa is used in the form of a
conventional ingredient in making root beer.<br />
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Parts used</h2>
Leaves, stem, roots.<br />
<h2>
Uses</h2>
Pipsissewa possesses tonic, astringent and diuretic properties and is
primarily used in the form of an infusion to treat problems of the
urinary tract, for instance, urethritis (inflammation of the urethra)
and <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/bladder_infection.htm">cystitis</a>
(inflammation of the urinary bladder), because this plant encloses a
chemical compound called hydroquinones, which is known to have a
remarkable disinfecting effect inside the urinary tract. In addition,
earlier herbalists also used to prescribe pipsissewa to treat more grave
conditions, for instance kidney stones and gonorrhea (a contagious
inflammation of the vagina and urethra). Pipsissewa helps to enhance the
flow of <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/urine.htm">urine</a> and, thereby, encourages the elimination of <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/toxins.htm">waste products</a> from the body. In this way, the herb is also useful for treating conditions like <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/gout.htm">gout</a> and rheumatism. You may also apply the fresh pipsissewa leaves topically to treat rheumatic <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/joints.htm">joints</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/muscle_aching.htm">muscles</a>, in addition to sores, blisters and swellings.<br />
Several tribes belonging to the Native American Indians used
pipsissewa extensively with a view to promote perspiration and also to
cure <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/fever.htm">fevers</a>, counting typhus. It may be noted here that a decoction is extremely effective in treating <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/skin_problems.htm">skin complaints</a>.
When used topically, the fresh leaves of pipsissewa are rubefacient
(turn the skin complexion red) and when they are used internally, the
leaves are very helpful in treating different medical condition,
including chronic rheumatism, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/heart_disease.htm">cardiac problems</a>,
kidney ailments and scrofula. While only the leaves of pipsissewa are
recognized by the pharmacopeia, the entire plant is used for therapeutic
purposes. It has been found that the plants of this species are
overloaded with biologically active compounds like ursolic <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/acids.htm">acids</a>, sitosterol and arbutin. Arbutin is subject to hydrolysis to the toxic urinary antiseptic hydroquinone. Pipsissewa encloses <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/glycosides.htm">glycosides</a> as well as an <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/essential_oils.htm">essential oil</a> which are used in the form of an astringent plus a tonic. Pipsissewa is <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_garden_harvest.htm">harvested</a>
when the herb is in bloom and the leaves can be harvested separately
during the growing season. Following harvesting, the leaves are dried
and store for use when necessary. The leaves of pipsissewa are also used
to prepare a homeopathic remedy, which is used to treat <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/urinary_inf.htm">inflammations of the urinary tract</a>.<br />
Pipsissewa is known to have diuretic action with no irritating side effects. It is believed that using an <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_teas.htm">herbal tea</a> prepared with the leaves of pipsissewa for a prolonged period helps to dissolves kidney stones as well as to treat <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/edema.htm">dropsy (edema)</a>. This herb may be used to treat conditions like hematuria (presence of <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/blood.htm">blood</a>
in urine), albuminuria (presence of albumin in urine) and chronic
kidney problems. However, while treating these conditions, you should
ensure that it is being done under the supervision of a qualified
medical practitioner. The tea prepared with pipsissewa leaves may also
be applied topically to treat sores, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/ulcers.htm">ulcers</a>, tumours, swellings, blisters as well as muscle <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/cramps.htm">cramps</a>.<br />
Several tribes belonging to the Native Americans employed the tea prepared with pipsissewa leaves to treat <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/stomach_pain.htm">stomach pains</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/cough.htm">coughs</a>
and backaches. It was also used internally in the form of a diuretic
and a blood purifier. Drops of this herbal tea were also used to heal
eye sores. In addition, some people also smoked the dried pipsissewa
leaves as an alternative to <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_wild_tobacco.htm">tobacco</a>.<br />
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Other medical uses</h5>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/homeopathy/chimaphila.htm">Homeopathy</a></li>
</ul>
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Culinary uses</h5>
Apart from its therapeutic uses, pipsissewa is
also used for edible purposes. The leaves of this plant are chewed,
brewed to prepare a tea or used as an ingredient to flavour root beet.
The leaves of pipsissewa possess an appetizing aroma and taste. An
extract of pipsissewa leaves is also used to add essence to soft drinks
and candy. People in Mexico use the herb to prepare ‘navaitai', an <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/alcohol.htm">alcoholic</a>
drink that is produced from sprouted maize. The stems and roots of
pipsissewa may be infused to prepare a tea, which is appetizing as well
as beneficial for health.<br />
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Habitat and cultivation</h2>
Pipsissewa is indigenous to North America, Asia and Europe and
generally grows in the wild in woodlands and shady locales. The leaves
of this plant are collected in summer.<br />
Pipsissewa plants need slight damp, but properly drained and lime-free <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_garden_soil.htm">soil</a>.
The plants also need shade from the rays of the sun. It is quite
difficult to propagate as well as cultivate the plants of this species,
primarily owing to the fact that it has a specific relation with a <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/fungus.htm">fungi</a>
in the wild and these are essential if the plant has to succeed.
Therefore, the best way to propagate this plant is to collect some soil
from the region of an established pipsissewa plant while sowing the
seeds or planting the seedlings outdoors in their permanent position.
Plants of this species possess widely spreading fibrous roots that feed
the plant and the plants generally die or are unsuccessful in increasing
in size if these fibrous roots are bothered. The flowers of pipsissewa
possess a sweet and invigorating aroma.<br />
Although it is extremely difficult to propagate this plant for
cultivation, pipsissewa may be grown by its seeds and, very rarely, by
root division. Very seldom, pipsissewa is also propagated by softwood
cutting.<br />
Although pipsissewa is propagated by the plant's <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/nuts_seeds.htm">seeds</a>,
it is extremely problematic to germinate the seeds for cultivation. It
is ideal that you sow the seeds in a shaded area of the greenhouse on a
damp sphagnum peat immediately when they mature. When the seedlings have
grown sufficiently large to deal with, they should be pricked
individually and planted in separate pots and let them grow for a
minimum of their first winter in any shady spot in the greenhouse. The
young plants may be re-planted in their permanent positions outdoors
during the late spring or the early part of summer after the last
anticipate frost has passed.<br />
It is somewhat difficult to propagate pipsissewa by means of root
division because the plants are extremely susceptible to any kind of
botheration to their long fibrous roots. However, it is best to attempt
propagation of pipsissewa by root division during spring, since the
plant is in full growth during this part of the year. Cutting of
softwood of the herb for propagation may be done in June and the
cuttings should be sowed in a frame. It is advisable that you use some
soil from the region of an established plant while propagating this
herb.<br />
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Constituents</h2>
Chemical analysis of the pipsissewa herb has revealed that it encloses <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/flavonoids.htm">flavonoids</a>, hydroquinones (counting arbutin), <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/tannins.htm">tannins</a> and methyl salicylate. The hydroquinones enclosed by the herb have a marked disinfecting action inside the urinary system.<br />
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Usual dosage</h2>
Pipsissewa is used in different forms for therapeutic purposes - tincture, syrup and tea.<br />
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<dt>Syrup</dt>
<dd>To prepare syrup with pipsissewa, marinate about
four ounces of finely crushed pipsissewa leaves in 8 fluid ounces of
water and allow it to stay for 36 hours and filter the mixture till one
pint of fluid is obtained. Next, evaporate half pint of the fluid and
add 3/4 pound of <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/sugar.htm">sugar</a> to the remaining fluid. The normal dosage of this syrup is taking one to two tablespoonfuls daily.</dd>
<dt>Tea</dt>
<dd>To prepare an herbal tea with pipsissewa, boil one
teaspoon of the plants leaves (you may also use the whole plant) in half
a cup of water. Take a mouthful of the tea at a time throughout the
day. Don't add any <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/sweeteners.htm">sweetener</a> to this herbal tea.</dd>
<dt>Tincture</dt>
<dd>The standard dosage of pipsissewa tincture is taking two to 15 drops of it as required.</dd></dl>
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Side effects and cautions</h2>
While there is no record regarding any toxic action of pipsissewa, in
general this herb is considered to be safe when taken in medicinal
doses. However, when taken in large doses, the astringent attribute of
the plant might cause irritation in the gastrointestinal tract. In some
case, topical application of formulations prepared with the herb has
resulted in dermatitis in susceptible individuals.<br />
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How it works in the body</h2>
Pipsissewa has several therapeutic uses. This herb may facilitate in
lessening swelling, have a dehydrating (astringent) influence on the
tissues and also eliminate germs that infect the urinary system.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826810351448050937noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300160937282938775.post-61317616964043929502014-11-28T10:09:00.000-08:002014-11-28T10:09:09.082-08:00Usnea uses and description<br /><div class="RSAD">
USNEA description from <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/">www.herbs2000.com</a></div>
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An ancient lichen!</div>
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Common names</h2>
<ul>
<li>Beard Lichen</li>
<li>Tree Moss</li>
<li>Tree's Dandruff</li>
<li>Usnea</li>
<li>Woman's Long Hair</li>
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Lichen belonging to the Parmeliaceae family is called usnea. This
genus is found growing throughout the world. Several species of this
plant, counting U. barbata, U. bayle, U. dasypoga, U. hirta, U. florida
and U. lobata are used for therapeutic purposes. According to available
documents, usnea has been used in ancient China, where the lichen was
referred to as Sun-lo and employed to calm inflamed systems as well as
to treat external <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/infection.htm">infections</a>. In addition, the formulary or Aqrabadhin of Al-Kindi (ca. 850 AD) has reference to this lichen.<br />
Usnea is the generic as well as the specific name for numerous lichen
species belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. Made up of two or more
organisms, including a <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/fungus.htm">fungus</a>
and alga, lichens usually grow on tree branches. They hang from the
branches and have an appearance similar to grey or greenish hair.
However, it is important that you do not mistake this genus for oak moss
belonging to genus Evernia. The physical appearance of oak moss, which
is also known as tree moss, is akin to that of lichen.<br />
Similar to other lichens, usnea is also a composite organism,
comprising a fungus and one or more partners known as photobionts. While
the fungus is a member of the division called ascomycota, the alga
belongs to the division called chlorophyta.<br />
Usnea, in the form of fruticose lichen, grows like a shrub on trees
that host it and generally replicates asexually through soredia or by
vegetative ways through fragmentation. Sometimes, it also reproduces
sexually by spermatogonium (wherein immature sperm <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/cell.htm">cells</a>
divide into several spermatophytes) and ascogonium (wherein a female
reproductive part in a number of ascomycetous fungi develops asci after
fertilization). In nature or under normal conditions, lichens’ pace of
growth is very sluggish. However, scientists have succeeded in
accelerating their growth rates using usnea culture in laboratories. It
is worth mentioning here that the physical appearance of usnea resembles
Spanish moss also. They are so similar looking that the Latin name of
Spanish moss, Tillandsia usneoides, which translated into English
denotes “Usnea-like Tillandsia”, has been derived from usnea.<br />
A type of lichen, usnea is found growing all over the temperate zones
in the northern hemisphere, particularly in the coastal rainforest and
sub-arctic regions. This lichen variety generally prefers old trees.
Unfortunately, its habitation is witnessing rapid erosion owing to
contemporary logging practices. If you are buying usnea, you should
ensure that you purchase it from wild crafters, who are certified and
are aware of the ecological cycles. They are unlikely to over harvest
this lichen. In addition, usnea is also inclined to amass heavy metals
from the atmosphere and, hence, it is advised that you exercise caution
while harvesting these plants. It is important to maintain an adequate
distance from any major pollution source while <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_garden_harvest.htm">harvesting</a> usnea.<br />
Plants belonging to this genus have a greyish-green hue and they grow
in the form of a hairy mat. The length of these plants may be anything
between one or two inches to two or three feet. Usually, they are found
hanging from the branches and trunks of their host trees. When touched
they appear to be dry as well as rough. A number of usnea species also
possess an internal core made up of white substances, which are bared
when you pull both ends of the filament (hair) gently. The tough
internal cord comes to view when the external covering gives way.
Scientists are of the view that this inner cord not only provides
tensile or elastic potency to the strand, but may possibly also be
storing <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/polysacharides.htm">polysaccharide</a> food for the sustenance of the plant.<br />
It is believed that these species whose internal core is white
provide us with extremely valuable therapeutic effects. Therefore, when
you are purchasing usnea, you should ensure that the lichen contains the
white internal core.<br />
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Parts used</h2>
Whole lichen.<br />
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Uses</h2>
People belonging to various cultures throughout the world have been
using Usnea spp. for therapeutic purposes. The Haida, natives of the
Pacific Northwest Coast, have used Usnea longissima <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/fiber.htm">fibers</a>
for straining contaminations from a hot pitch prior to it being used in
the form of a medicine. In addition, people in the Canary Islands also
used Usnea spp. in the form of a common remedy to heal <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/cuts.htm">wounds</a>.
In Italy, people used this species in the form of a eupeptic (a
medicine that promotes digestion), while it was used in the form of an
antiseptic in Argentina. Similarly, people in Saudi Arabia used Usnea
spp. in the form of an anti-<a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/bacteria.htm">bacterial</a>
agent, while in Chile it was used in the form of an anti-tumour
medication. Indigenous people of North America extracted a dye from this
species, and also it was used to treat <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/abscess.htm">abscesses</a>.<br />
It has been found that Usnea spp. may be employed to develop a
topical remedy. The entire lichen is pulverized into powdered form an
applied to <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/skin_problems.htm">skin infections</a> by bacteria and fungi or <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/burns.htm">burn injuries</a>.
Alternatively, you may also apply the whole plant to treat such
infections and burns. In addition, Usnea spp. is also employed to cure
internal health disorders, especially those that are related to the
respiratory tract. The whole lichen is infused in <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/alcohol.htm">alcohol</a> to prepare a tincture which is taken internally to treat <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/cold_flu.htm">cold</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/influenza.htm">flu</a>, infections, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/bronchitis.htm">bronchitis</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/sinusitis.htm">sinus infections</a> and <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/pneumonia.htm">pneumonia</a>. Alternately, you may also consume the lichen as a whole or even prepare a <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_teas.htm">tea</a> and drink it to treat these conditions.<br />
Usnea works as a <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/tonic_elix.htm">tonic</a> for the <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/immune_system.htm">immune system</a> and it may be used to treat severe conditions. In addition, this herb can be used on a long-term basis for perking up the <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/immunity_herbs.htm">immune system</a> as well as a remedy to prevent disorders related to the <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/immunity.htm">immune system</a>.
As the use of this herb does not have any risky adverse effects or
cause contraindications, it can be safely recommended for children as
well as animals. This herbal medication is extremely beneficial for
women suffering from bacterial vaginosis, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/yeast_infection.htm">yeast infections</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/chlamydia.htm">Chlamydia</a> (a widespread sexually transmitted <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/disease.htm">disease</a> caused by Chlamydia trachomatis) and trichomoniasis (a sexually transmitted disease). People suffering from <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/hiv.htm">HIV</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/fatigue_syn.htm">chronic fatigue</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/herpes.htm">herpes</a> as well as other chronic problems associated with poor immunity may also find this herb useful.<br />
In addition, usnea may also be used to treat <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/fungi.htm">fungal infections</a>, such as <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/athletes.htm">athlete’s foot</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/candidiasis.htm">candidiasis</a> and <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/ringworm.htm">ringworm</a>. It is also effective for curing <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/mastitis.htm">mastitis</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/impetigo.htm">impetigo</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/boils.htm">boils</a>, pneumonia, bronchitis, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/strep_throat.htm">strep throat</a> or <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/sore_throat.htm">sore throat</a>, sinus infections, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/dysentery.htm">dysentery</a> (but not <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/cholera.htm">cholera</a>, <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/typhoid.htm">typhoid</a>
or other infections of the intestine due to gram-negative bacteria),
and skin and lung tuberculosis. Using usnea to gargle helps to treat
strep or sore throat, while spraying a watered down infusion prepared
with the herb helps to cure sinus infections. This herb has been found
to be particularly useful for treating infections of the upper
respiratory system and <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/urinary_inf.htm">urinary tract infections</a>.<br />
People in different parts of the world have been using usnea for
medicinal purposes for more than 1600 years. Usnic acid is a very strong
<a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/medica/2_antibioticsH.htm">antibiotic</a>
as well as an anti-fungal agent and is present in all usnea species.
Usnic acid and the hair-like constitution of this lichen denote that
usnea served well as an effective medication for curing external wounds
in earlier times, before the advent of sterile gauze and contemporary
antibiotics. In fact, traditionally people have been using usnea
internally as well as externally. However, a number of medical
literatures recommend that usnea should only be used externally, because
it has the potential to be toxic for the liver.<br />
In contemporary American herbal medicine, practitioners use a lichen
species called Usnea barbata in the form of an antibiotic, especially to
treat infections of the lungs and the upper respiratory tract as well
as urinary tract infections. It is worth mentioning that practitioners
of herbal medicine have employed usnea in the form of an antibiotic
against gram-positive bacteria and in the form of an antifungal agent to
neutralize Candida albicans. However, usnea has not been used in any
clinical trial on humans so far, and, hence, it is neither possible to
corroborate or reject any of the practices mentioned above.
Nevertheless, findings of in vitro research have strongly endorsed the
fact that usnea possesses anti-microbial attributes.<br />
In 1989, the Commission E in Germany has approved the use of usnea
for treating mild inflammations related to the oral as well as
pharyngeal mucosa.<br />
It may be noted that usnea has also demonstrated anecdotal
effectiveness in treating fish infections in ponds and aquariums - a
very difficult task indeed.<br />
Earlier, usnea was used as a major ingredient in a medication called Lipokinetix, which was prescribed to promote <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_lose_weight.htm">weight loss</a> by means of an enhanced rate of <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/metabolism.htm">metabolism</a>.
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned
against the use of Lipokinetix, as this medication may result in side
effects, especially hepatotoxicity (toxicity of the liver). However, it
is yet to be ascertained if the toxicity caused by this medication is in
any way related to usnea. In addition to the lichen, the other
ingredients of Lipokinetix included <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/caffeine.htm">caffeine</a>, PPA, diiodothyronine and yohimbine.<br />
Usnea is also used to prepare a homeopathic remedy, which is effective for treating <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/sunstroke.htm">sunstroke</a> and <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/headache_adult.htm">headache</a>.
Traditionally, usnea has been used in the form of a bitter tonic. The
herb was also used therapeutically in Rome, Greece, ancient Egypt and
China since much before Christ was born.<br />
It is interesting to note that the external part of usnea possesses
anti-bacterial properties, while the internal part contains
polysaccharides and may also work to perk up the immune system.<br />
In addition to their therapeutic value, different species of usnea
have also been used to produce dyes and also to make deodorants and
preservatives. Different dyes, including green, purple, orange, yellow
and blue, were made from many different usnea varieties. People have
been using a specific lichen species Usnea barbata as an ingredient in <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/articles/paid_for.htm">cosmetics</a>,
as it possesses antifungal and anti-microbial properties. This
particular usnea species has also been used to make deodorants as well
as preservatives.<br />
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Habitat and cultivation</h2>
The lichen species Usnea spp. grows in all regions of the world,
ranging from places at sea-level to the elevated sub-Alpine regions. On
the other hand, another variety called Usnea wirthii is often found
growing on coniferous trees in the open forest lands in the plains. This
species is especially found growing on lofty white <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_oak.htm">oaks</a>
in Eugene, located in the Pacific Northwest region. The lichen species
Usnea longissima grows best when it is cultivated on shrubs and trees in
forests having old trees.<br />
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Research</h2>
Scientists undertaking research to find new antibiotics became
interested very early on as plants belonging to this genus have a
history of being used in the form of anti-microbial agents by natives of
different cultures. By 1944, scientists discovered that more than 50
percent of the lichens they studied enclosed lichen <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/acids.htm">acids</a>,
which have various degrees of antibiotic actions. The lichen acids are
especially active in combating gram positive bacteria, for instance
mycobacteria, staphylococcus and streptococcus. However, these
substances are usually not effectual against gram negative bacteria like
<a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/E-coli.htm">E. coli</a> and salmonella.<br />
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Constituents</h2>
Chemical analysis of Usnea spp. has revealed that its main
constituents include usnic acid as well as its derivates. Scientists
believe that Usnea spp. is effective in counteracting gram positive
bacteria and work by disturbing functions of the cell membrane of these
bacteria, thereby helping to prevent the formation of ATP (Adenosine
triphosphate) as well as oxidative phosphorylation. However, usnic acids
do not affect the human cells as much, because the human cells do not
allow usnic acids to penetrate easily. It is worth mentioning here that
the level of <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/vitamins/v_c.htm">vitamin C</a> in usnea is very high.<br />
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Usual dosage</h2>
Traditionally, usnea has been used to treat open wounds or those that
have been infected by bacteria and fungi. The entire herb is powdered
and applied directly to the affected skin. In addition, the herb has
also been used to prepare potent <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/1_preparation.htm">decoctions</a> and infused in alcohol with a view to maximize the immune enhancing actions of the herb. <br />
Tincture: The standard dosage of usnea tincture for adults is 3 ml
taken thrice every day. The frequency of the dosage of this tincture may
be increased to treat severe conditions. To treat tuberculosis, take
usnea two to seven drops of tincture thrice every day continuously for a
period of six months.<br />
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Side effects and cautions</h2>
Although usnea is effective for treating a number of conditions, it
is advised that you exercise caution while applying the herb to the skin
directly. This is necessary because the direct application of the herb
on the skin may result in <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/allergies.htm">allergic</a>
contact dermatitis. In case, you suffer from this side effect of usnea,
you should stop applying the herb directly to the skin. Instead, you
may use it internally.<br />
However, the tincture or decoction prepared from usnea does not have
any known side effect. Several herbalists are of the view that usnea is a
safe herb for treating autoimmune conditions, especially in instances
where the immune system is hyper-active and assaults specific body
tissues.<br />
Here is a word of caution: usnea should never be recommended for women during <a href="http://www.herbs2000.com/disorders/pregnancy.htm">pregnancy</a>.<br />
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Over the summer months I wild harvested many wild weeds and plants.<br />
Usually with sweat dripping while I fought off bees, wasps and killer mosquitoes.</div>
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Trimmed, cleaned, dried and stored.<br />
I was having too much fun to complain, however there were days I wished the herbs would just fall from the sky, into my box already dried and labeled!<br />
I don't think that's too much to ask, do you?<br />
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So fall came and then really cold weather. I was pretty bummed that the collecting days were over but thrilled that the mosquitoes were gone.<br />
Still hiking every day though and one day...yep you guessed it...a limb fell right on me with Usnea just ready to be put in the box!<br />
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Nature throwing dried herbs at me? That's a heck yeah!<br />
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So easy to spot this bright green lichen on the fall leaves!<br />
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It only needs to be left out a few days to dry as it's dry to start with unless it's right after a rain.<br />
It didn't actually label itself, but pretty darn close as there's nothing to confuse this with in my region.<br />
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If you find this in yellow, it's poison.<br />
Always make sure you know what something is before you ingest it! <br />
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There's a version that grows longer, but it's still this gorgeous bright green color.<br />
These are called "old mans beard". Self explanatory.<br />
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The inside of this has a white band inside when you pull it apart and attaches itself to the tree limb with one base.<br />
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Latin, from Greek <i>leichēn, lichēn,</i> from <i>leichein</i> to lick</div>
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First Known Use: circa 1655<br />
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<span class="mw-mmv-title"> Leafy foliose lichens and shrubby fruticose lichens.</span><br />
<span class="mw-mmv-title">If you find one of these, the other is likely to be there also. </span><br />
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<span class="mw-mmv-title"> I'm making a tincture for immune support and storing the rest.</span><br />
<span class="mw-mmv-title">I rescue it when I find a new limb down after a storm.</span><br />
<span class="mw-mmv-title">Now a great reason to look forward to storms!</span><br />
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Nothing makes me happier than roses! </div>
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So what does a girl do in the winter when there aren't any blooming?</div>
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Makes her own of course!</div>
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Hand cut, dyed, painted and crumpled to look Victorian, I put these on everything!</div>
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(You can buy some too from my<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWiltedMagnolia" target="_blank"> Etsy shop</a>) </div>
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In orders, with business cards....</div>
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And hats of course! <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheWiltedMagnolia" target="_blank"> Pink cashmere hats</a> to be exact. ;)</div>
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No end to the possibilities!</div>
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Now to wait for spring...</div>
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A big thank you to the contributors!<br />
Martha McDonald for the crocheted lace huge doily and children's mittens.<br />
Tea Jeanette Groves for the rose soaps, handmade tags and lace.<br />
Carole Colca for the gorgeous rose brooch and earrings.<br />
Cathy Scalise for HUGE strawberry. (I use mine as a pincushion) :)<br />
Leah Woods for those long white amazing gloves with a glove holder clip.<br />
Brenda
Cantrell (yes, that's me!) added the vintage thread, silver puffy
Victorian brush and two Italy girl pictures with frames.<br />
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finally...yes, that's one of my hats in there! The winner can choose
either a handmade cloche hat or a pair of lace leggings from me. The hat
will not be exactly like the one in the picture, but similar!<br />
(THE MANNEQUIN AND FUR COLLAR IS NOT INCLUDED)<br />
Paulette Andrews will be adding a picture of what she will be sending! Slow poke! ;)<br />
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<strong>The winner will be chosen by a random generator on the 20th of December. </strong><br />
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So everyone knows that Sacha and I have started an<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/251137785131?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank"> Ebay store </a>together, no surprise there!</div>
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I wonder if we are the first people to ever do this from different sides of the world?</div>
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I drag myself out of bed...get my coffee..turn on my computer...and
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Sacha: "You know you can separate your rosemary now to have more? Yes, one of my favorite <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/251138099138?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank">pillow cases</a>! What are you going to list today?"</div>
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Me: "I don't want more rosemary plants, I want your lavender! I
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decide later. Oh I love your pillow case, I want it!"</div>
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Sacha: "No we're selling!! Selling! And I love the <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/251141668683?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649" target="_blank">lace you listed</a>..I want that!"</div>
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So what would YOU do if one of your favorite designers name showed up on your Etsy transaction page??? Well first...you stopped breathing...then you would stare at the email afraid to open it...surely you're seeing things right?...it's late...been a long night at work...would that make you hallucinate? You walk away..come back...it's still there...an order for<a href="http://www.thewiltedmagnolia.etsy.com/" target="_blank"> lace leggings..</a>.it's real..OMG..now what???</div>
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Out of all the sellers on Etsy they picked my lace leggings!</div>
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I'm still twirling around the room and pinching myself! </div>
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The first garment in my new French Boudoir collection for my Etsy shop!</div>
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Fabric from <a href="http://www.michaelsfabrics.com/">www.michaelsfabrics.com</a><br />
Ribbon from The Ribbon Store<br />
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One of the frequent questions I get asked is WHERE did you come up with the name "THE WILTED MAGNOLIA"? I always laugh, but it's a name born of hope, hard times, strength, and just plain old stubbornness. (As my Mom would say!)<br />
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I'll try to make this short, but if you've ever known a southern raised person, you KNOW we can't just spit it out, there's always a story!<br />
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At age 44, my life took a very sudden turn with a divorce, which in turn caused a bankruptcy just to keep my home and lots of stress! I had been a housewife for l0 years with not a lot of job experience at that point. So off I went to work. A few months later I was in the hospital for l0 days, very ill (thankfully to drugged to know much about it). Ironically enough, the hospital bill was exactly the amount of the bankruptcy!<br />
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I started writing about my crazy, funny, days (it was laugh or cry, ya know?) and sending letters to the troops who had just been deployed overseas. The dad of one of the soldiers started a program where he sent all these letters to his son, who gave them out to soldiers who didn't have family and never got mail. So funny stories about a crazy life seemed to fit. The letters I got back saying how I had brightened their days with letters kept me going. Who was I to complain?<br />
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have sold for anything. One of those with a huge mirror and two side
drawers on each side. Takes up a whole wall that I wanted for sewing
supplies. So it was useless for what I needed. What to do? What to do? I
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From my grandparents pill bottles (I'm 52, they died when I was eleven!) to all the pretty pottery and lace,</div>
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other hoarders house! </div>
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I love summer, but I miss my Spring roses!</div>
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Good thing I take pictures...and more pictures....</div>
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That only took 30 years...not bad. Yeesh.</div>
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Finally I feel like everything I have learned in the past has led me to this decision and that's it the right path.</div>
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So I've spent the past few weeks turning my hobby into a business.</div>
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Sales tax numbers, <a href="http://www.thewiltedmagnolia.com/" target="_blank">updated website</a>, updated profiles and descriptions on my<a href="http://www.thewiltedmagnolia.etsy.com/" target="_blank"> Etsy shop</a>. </div>
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After listening to several of her pod-casts (really, everyone should go listen) I sat down and seriously figured and re-figured my cost per item.</div>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyone who knows me is aware that I NEVER win ANYTHING!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a standing joke at work, when one of our regulars hands out lotto tickets every night,</div><div style="text-align: center;">that I WON'T be winning!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So when my favorite fantasy shop online <a href="http://luccello.blogspot.com/2011/11/luccello-fancy-goods.html" target="_blank">l'uccello</a> had a giveaway....I knew I wouldn't win...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">never do...right??? But this is my fantasy store so heck yeah I was going to try!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">So thank you so very much l'uccello, I'm thrilled!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826810351448050937noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1300160937282938775.post-21305801228964478582011-11-11T10:56:00.000-08:002012-06-30T08:11:21.759-07:00Blue mason jars and silver<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div id="item-title"><h1><span style="font-size: small;">Ruffled Lace Leggings or Tights - Very Violet Purple</span></h1></div><div id="item-main"><div id="fullimage_link1"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.260895639.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Ruffled Lace Leggings or Tights - Very Violet Purple" height="320" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_570xN.260895639.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div id="fullimage_link2"><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.260895639.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="zoom" class="item-zoom" height="12" src="http://www.etsy.com/images/icon_zoom.gif" width="40" /></a></div></div><div id="item-thumbs"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78913248/ruffled-lace-leggings-or-tights-very?image_id=260895599"><img alt="Ruffled Lace Leggings or Tights - Very Violet Purple" height="75" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_75x75.260895599.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78913248/ruffled-lace-leggings-or-tights-very?image_id=260923462"><img alt="Ruffled Lace Leggings or Tights - Very Violet Purple" height="75" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_75x75.260923462.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78913248/ruffled-lace-leggings-or-tights-very?image_id=260895639"><img alt="Ruffled Lace Leggings or Tights - Very Violet Purple" height="75" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_75x75.260895639.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78913248/ruffled-lace-leggings-or-tights-very?image_id=260923526"><img alt="Ruffled Lace Leggings or Tights - Very Violet Purple" height="75" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_75x75.260923526.jpg" width="75" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/78913248/ruffled-lace-leggings-or-tights-very?image_id=260923522"><img alt="Ruffled Lace Leggings or Tights - Very Violet Purple" height="75" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_75x75.260923522.jpg" width="75" /></a> </div><div class="item-description-narrow" id="item-description"><div class="section-content">Romantic lace leggings or tights are made from 4 way stretch lace with a soft ruffle at the bottom. <br />
Under a wedding dress, tunic, as pj's or a sexy undergarment you choose how you want to wear these.<br />
They have been hand dyed to a gorgeous violet color. Not for the shy! <br />
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These are very fitted with negative ease. Relaxed waist is 34 inches, stretches to 44 inches. Hip relaxed 42 inches, stretches to 52 inches.<br />
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