This tincture is made using a double-extracted method in alcohol and water (unless otherwise specified), and then the spagyric method is used to extract the full spectrum of compounds. 
 
Usnea: symptoms of colds, flus, sinusitis, laryngitis and bronchitis. 
Usnea is well established as an antipyretic, which may be useful to employ in the treatment of a fever. It promotes immune function, which is vital for eliciting a healthy attack against infections of bacterial or vital nature.
 
Usnea reduces the congestive and inflammatory symptoms of viral and bacterial infections in the upper and lower respiratory system. It is specific where there is inflammation and congestion, particularly where there is hot, green or yellow phlegm. 
 
It helps to reduce the inflammation which causes a sore throat and it has a powerful action to open the airways due to its ability to clear phlegmatic accumulations. It is also through this action and its ability to reduce bronchial inflammation that it can help to address the associated wheezing that comes with respiratory infections. 
 
The diluted tincture may also be used to help clean wounds or encourage healing in skin infections and inflammations. A diluted tincture is used as a throat or nasal spray for infections or inflammation of the mucous membranes. 
 
It’s also commonly used to support urinary tract health, including the bladder and kidneys. Its anti-microbial properties are believed to help maintain the body's natural defense while supporting the immune system. 
 
Shake well before using. Fill dropper, (will only be about 1/4 full) either add to water or juice, or take straight from the dropper. 
 
Dosage: The dosage depends on the condition you're addressing. A general guideline is 2-5 ml up to 3 times a day for an active infection, but not for more than 10 consecutive days. 
You can take the tincture as is for better absorption or add it to juices or teas. Consume it half an hour before a meal. 
 
Warnings: Talk with your physician before taking any herbal remedies to check for drug interactions not recommended for use during pregnancy. Safety levels for breastfeeding are not clear, therefore ingestion is not recommended Usnea potentiates the drug clarithromycin’s function.