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To: ToastedHead

I don’t know about pink eye, but I discovered something we’ve been trying. It’s called Usnea, and it’s sold in health food stores as a tincture. Basically it is a lichen, soaked in a clear liquor such as rum or vodka. It’s good for upper respiratory ailments, sore throats, uti’s, etc.


52 posted on 11/17/2013 2:05:28 PM PST by Tuscaloosa Goldfinch ( T.G., global warming denier.)
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To: Tuscaloosa Goldfinch

Bump for reference.


54 posted on 11/17/2013 2:11:18 PM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: Tuscaloosa Goldfinch

I just read a little about Usnea. Never heard of it before. Do you use it every day to prevent colds? They don’t list any drug interactions, but mention liver toxicity in a few places. Be careful if already taking things like statins.


58 posted on 11/17/2013 2:20:01 PM PST by ToastedHead
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