Usnea Tincture – Soxhlet Method
Winter is a great time to harvest Barba de Viejo (Usnea). There are several Usnea species in New Mexico which can be used interchangeably. We usually harvest Usnea cavernosa as it grows in abundance nearby, but we try to make it a point to gather Usnea from downed tree branches. This special lichen has immuno-stimulating,…