Usnea Lichen, Old Man Beard, USA Wildcrafted - Whole

Usnea Lichen, Old Man Beard, USA Wildcrafted - Whole

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Type: Usnea Lichen.
Process: dry wild-harvested Usnea Lichen, Whole.
Other Name: Old Man's Beard.
Origin: Southern USA.

Usnea, also known as Old Man’s Beard and Woman's Long Hair, is one of 600 species of lichen that grows on trees. This Lichen has a fibrous structure, with resemblance to bundles of loose threads hanging from the branches of certain trees, such as conifers and hardwoods. Although Usnea is a fungus and algae combined, it is considered an herb because it has several practical uses, evidenced by its use for more than 1,500 years. The whole specimen is high in vitamin C and other antioxidants.

This herb has a long history of use in Chinese pharmacology, as well as in North American herbalism. It is used internally and externally and is considered a potent antimicrobial and antifungal.

Usnea is not a culinary herb, it is typically used to make tinctures and extracts for cosmetic use. Usnea lichen is also a common ingredient in natural deodorants.

Dietary Supplement: Tincture or powder, encapsulated.

DISCLAIMER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE US FDA REGULATIONS

Our information on the use of this herb should never replace the care of a medical doctor. We are not medical professionals and are not claiming to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We are providing information for educational purposes only, based on common and publicly accessible historical information on the herb. You must be 18 years or older to purchase any herb from our store. We recommend that you educate yourself about the use of this herb before purchasing it.

BULK/WHOLESALE: please contact us if you need larger bulk or wholesale orders.

IMPORTANT: the pictures of the products are, in most cases zoomed-in photos of the herb. The product description will be a near-accurate description of the herb. Please expect variations in the color of the herb from batch to batch and some possible differences from the picture as this is a natural product that can change with each herb harvest.

Shipping from United States

Processing time

5-6 business days

Estimated shipping times

  • Canada : 10 - 15 business days
  • North America : 3 - 7 business days
  • Europe : 12 - 18 business days

I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but can't guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.

Customs and import taxes

Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.

Payment Options

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Returns & Exchanges

I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations

But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.

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Custom and personalized orders

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Gift wrapping and packaging

We do not gift wrap any item. Please let us know however if you are sending a gift and want us to send it without the packaging slip or pricing.

Wholesale availability

We sell wholesale and bulk on most items. Please contact us for business relationships and with special orders. You may also visit our bulk shop SKBULKHERBS.

What does organic mean?

All our herbs and spices stated as organic in our store were planted and cared for naturally, without harmful chemical or lead-based soil, carefully harvested, stored, and prepared in a UDSA certified organic facility, with workflows in place to prevent cross-contaminations with herbs that are non-organic.

IMPORTANT/PICTURE OF HERBS: Most pictures of the herbs are staged, stock, photos, please read the description of the herb, do not buy the herb solely based on the picture. If you are unsure of the herb, please do due diligence and research the herb or spice that you are buying.

What does wildcrafted mean?

Herbs and spices stated as wildcrafted in our store were harvested in fields where they already grow naturally by nature, without harmful chemicals. The soils are naturally fertilized, and the herbs are carefully harvested, stored, and prepared in a UDSA certified organic facility.

Why we cannot accept returns and exchanges.

We pride ourselves on our sanitation process while preparing your orders, which are food-grade items. Therefore, we are unable to accept returns and exchanges as these items cannot be restocked.

We will make exceptions for orders that we made a mistake with.

STORAGE FEE: Sorry we cannot store your order for free. All orders that are not shipped within 30 days will incur a $36.99 per week storage charge. A 10% restocking fee will be charged for all orders canceled after it is held for shipping.

What is your order processing policy?

Although orders are received 24/7, our operation hours are 9 am - 6 pm M-F.

We are CLOSED Sat-Sun and major Holidays.

Orders received M-F during our operation hours will BEGIN to be processed the same day or the next day after the order is received, and shipped 3-7 BUSINESS DAYS after.

Orders received after 6 pm on Fridays and on the weekends will begin to be processed on *Monday.

*If Monday is a US holiday, your order will begin to process on TUESDAY.

If you have concerns with your order being shipped, please check the time and date that you have ordered, contact us only after 7 business days have passed without shipping confirmation.

If we are late to ship we will more than likely contact you to keep you in the loop.

Order processing time and shipping policy

EXPECT DELAYS: During holidays the processing time can be up to 7 BUSINESS days M-F as orders increase. Order with more than 5 herbs may have a longer processing time.

Shipping: orders are shipped by First Class Mail within 1-2 business days are after the processing time is completed.

Please go to your Etsy "Purchases and Review" page to find the estimated time that you will receive your order.

Orders are processed in the order received.

SHIPPING COST: Wholesale, bulk, and larger shipping will incur additional shipping charges to be paid by the customer at the time of shipping. Consider that if your order is 2 lbs or greater, you may be expected to cover your shipping costs depending on the charge for your region.

Tell me about your cancelation/refund policy

Please purchase seriously, as we are unable to cancel your order - ALL ORDERS PLACED ARE FINAL. If you are concerned about the processing time, please contact us, do not make the assumption that you will receive your package late.

LOST/STOLEN PACKAGES: The carrier that you chose is responsible for your package once we have mailed it. We cannot replace or REFUND stolen, lost, or miss-delivered packages shipped to the address provided. We are not responsible for USPS or other carrier delays, please use your tracking number to track your package.

What happens after I purchase my order and choose USPS?

1. When you place your order it is automatically placed in a cue, by the date of purchase.
2. We begin to source your herb.
3. Your payment is verified (some payment takes 3-days for your bank to release the funds).
3. Your herbs are packed.
4. A shipping label is created, and Etsy sends you your tracking number.
5. USPS schedules a bulk pickup for all our orders processed and ready to ship.
6. The post office picks up the shipment.
7. The post office logs the shipment.
8. The post office sorts the shipment.
9. Your package leaves on the way to you via USPS.
10: Etsy notifies you when your order is delivered.

PS: Everyone will receive a tracking number, please check your Etsy messages.

Shipping took a little longer than expected but after messaging the seller I understood why it took so long and appreciated the extra efforts that they made so that I could receive the best quality of usnea. I will be ordering from them again.


Excellent quality herbs. Thank you.


It arrived beautifully packaged vibrant specimens timely and courteous sellers


Exactly as stated and what we needed..


Love this item and the quality is great.