‘Medicine On Your Doorstep Vol. I’ is available from December 2023.
“And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree”
Genesis 1:29
“He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herbs for the service of man”
Psalm 104:14
Latest Blog Post
Foraging For Usnea (Lichen)
There are around 600 or so species of Usnea lichen growing all over the world many of which share the same medicinal qualities. Colloquially known as ‘Old Man’s Beard’, Usnea is a very slow-growing plant formed by the symbiotic relationship between a lichen and a fungus, and only grows where the air is clean, hence it’s often called the ‘lungs of the forest’. Rich in polyphenols, polysaccharides …