Editorinchief of the journal of medicinal plants for economic development jomped. I find gathering after a big wind storm good because the wind will blow down the usnea from the higher branches. In advance, the usnic acid content was determined in various extracts of usnea barbata l. There are several species of usnea growing from various species of trees especially in the moist, cool, forests of the pacific northwest. To assess the response of lichen elemental compositions to road traffic and species difference in the context of high dust input and anthropogenic emissions, two foliose epiphytic lichens. Many have also had great success using usnea for sinusitis, bronchitis, abscesses, pneumonia and colds when nothing else has worked. Lichens in folk and traditional medicine doctrine of signatures written in the 15th century stated a plant could treat a diseases it most looked like this formed the basis of phytotherapeutics in traditional systems of medicines like traditional indian medicine tim or ayurveda, traditional chinese medicine tcm, and western medical herbalism bown, 2001. Usnea is a genus of lichen that has been classified under the family parmeliaceae with around species worldwide. William boericke 1849 1929 was an austrianborn american physician who became a influential exponent of homeopathy. He was also known as an academic writer, publisher, medical school professor and owner of several pharmacies. To obtain a more reliable species reference sequence, the reads of the target taxon that were concordant with the quality parameters specified above were aligned using the mafft v7. Phylogenetic analyses based on continuous sequences of the its and lsu regions of the nuclear ribosomal dna and the gene coding for.
In modern days, the genus usnea has been classified into a number of smaller genera according to thallus morphology. Edit links this page was last edited on 22 december 2019, at 19. Usnea acid as multidrug resistance mdr reversing agent. On the other hand, the genus usnea contains more the 360 species, which are distributed in polar and tropical regions and their morphology is characterized by the presence of a cartilaginous central axis composed by dense fungal hyphae. Although the ability of green algae to produce hydrogen has long been recognized since 1939 and several biotechnological applications have been attempted, the greatest obstacle, being the o2sensitivity of the hydrogenase enzyme, has not yet been overcome. Usnea is an immune system tonic that can be used in acute situations as well as for long term immune enhancement and general prevention. Text is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license.
Lobariaceae and parmelia sulcata taylor parmeliaceae for pulmonary and cranial diseases, respectively, yelloworange colored xanthoria parietina. Elemental compositions of lichens from duolun county. Biological activities of toninia candida and usnea barbata. Subsequently, usnic acid and usnea barbata lichen were nominated by the national toxicology program ntp for toxicity evaluations. It resembles spanish moss and hangs from tree limbs looking like a beard. They are long wispy strands of graygreen hair, hanging like beards from hard wood trees in rainy forests. Barcoding lichenforming fungi using 454 pyrosequencing is. Review of usnic acid and usnea barbata toxicity ncbi nih. The uv linear range for usnic acid quantification is from its 4 ng limit of detection to 2. Evaluation of anticancer and antioxidant activity of a commercially available co2 supercritical extract of old mans beard usnea barbata. Ecological and biological studies of new zealand lichens in genus.
Microsatellite based genetic diversity of the widespread epiphytic lichen usnea subfloridana parmeliaceae, ascomycota in estonia. Usnea barbata is a lichen of the usneaceae family that grows. Some of the members of genus usnea are usnea barbata, usnea dasypoga, usnea florida, usnea hirta, usnea longissima ul, usnea rubiginea, and usnea subfloridana. Lichens are symbiotic organisms of fungi and algae or cyanobacteria. Usnea antibiotic and antifungal herb and other medicinal lichens. The emphasis will be on publishing quality research papers rapidly and freely available to researchers worldwide. Usnea is also used directly on the skin for sore throat and for athletes foot. The lichen contains 2% usnic acid by liquid chromatography with uv quantification at 282 nm. Evaluation of selected medicinal plants extracted in. Usnic acid is the most typical and abundant compound in the genus usnea, which. Abstract 5310 international journal of life sciences. A science fiction writer would have trouble conceiving of an organism as strange as a lichen.
Wigg parmeliaceae and other usnea species were used to treat hairrelated diseases, lobaria pulmonaria l. Usnea subfloridana has soralia, isidiomorphs and occasionally apothecia. Edit links this page was last edited on 31 july 2019, at 11. Evaluation of the cytotoxic activity of the usnea barbata. Im going to share with you the strange story of one of the greatest healers who has ever lived through this story, youll discover how you can make and use three of his most powerful remedies immediately. Secondary metabolite profiling of species of the genus. Request pdf evaluation of antimicrobial activity of extracts from. I recommend my clients try usnea usnea barbata, which is a lichen or black walnut hull juglans nigra tincture, says tourles. Mega regulates skin inflammation and wrinkle formation in cultured skin cells. Usnea, trebouxia, lichen, symbiosis, phylogenetic, mycobiont, photobiont. Request pdf evaluation of antimicrobial activity of extracts from south african usnea barbata usnea barbata is a lichen of the usneaceae family that grows epiphytically on trunks and branches. A lichen is an organism that has characteristics of a fungus and and algae. Determination of usnic acid in lichen toxic to elk by.
Pdf the antimicrobial activity and possible synergistic effects of extracts and compounds isolated from usnea steineri were evaluated against. The major phenolic compounds in these extracts were norstictic acid t. Ijlsci serves an important role by encouraging, fostering and promoting. The antibacterial activity of the extracts 50, 70and 90%, ethanol was evaluated using a standard well assay and micro. Secondary metabolites from lichen usnea longissima and its. The nest is constructed of old mans beard usnea barbata, dry grasses, rootlets, and other such vegetation which is all held together by spider webs. Research article evaluation of the antioxidant capacities. Life saving remedies from claude daviss grandfather. Usnea florida is always provided with many apothecia and produces no specialised asexual propagules. Usnea is especially effective for acute bacterial infections when taken in extract form every two hours. The lichen genus usnea parmeliaceae has a worldwide distribution and. The aim of this study was to investigate chemical profile and stated biological activities of the supercritical co 2 extract sce of old mans beard compared to the extracts obtained using the conventional techniques soxhlet extracts and macerate. Evaluation of anticancer and antioxidant activity of a.
Not really a plant, a lichen is two organisms living together as one in. Intracellular reactive oxygen species ros generation, cell cycle distribution, cell apoptosis. Determination of in vitro usnic acid delivery into porcine. In this paper, we investigated usnea acid ua as mdr reversal agent on hematologic k562adr cells via ros dependent apoptosis. Macaronesian cloud forests are comprised of an environmentally complex system and we can distinguish different types of evergreen laurel forest del arco et al. Current results on biological activities of lichen. Although these formations may experience similar macroclimatic conditions, they could present differences in some abiotic variables like topography, altitude, exposure, fog regimes, etc. Usnea barbata is a lichen of the usneaceae family that grows epiphytically on trunks and branches of trees.
The aim of the study was to document the prevailing indigenous knowledge and various uses of lichens among the lichenophilic communities in the hills and mountainous settlements of nepal. Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Usnea, in capsule form, can be taken in the amount of 100 mg of the lichen three. The lichen secondary metabolite atranorin suppresses lung. Both males and females help construct a cupshaped nest over a period of 5 to 9 days. John henry clarke 1853 1931 was an eminent classical homeopath in england. Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of extracts from. It is derived from the lichen usnea barbata, a medical plant which has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. However, methods of dna editing and trimming are not used or mentioned in. Dilute the tincture 50 percent with water and store in a droppertop glass bo. Pdf activity of the lichen usnea steineri and its major metabolites.
Usnea barbata herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Neuropogon and the phylogeny of usnea sl in rennes. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancerrelated death worldwide, and approximately 85% of cases are related to cigarette smoking 1. Todays three most commonly used medicinal lichens, usnea old mans beard, cetraria iceland moss, and lobaria pttlmonaria lungwort probably originated in scandinavia. External use it can be used in mouthwashes, gargles and lozenges, for inflammation of the oral mucus membranes.
The aim of the present study is the evaluation of the cytotoxic activity of usnea barbata l. Josif pancic, belgrade, serbia, 2 institute of rheumatology, university of belgrade. Multidrug resistance mdr is a major obstacle in chemotherapy of leukemia treatments. African basil ocimum gratissimum essential oil 2% prepared in a hydrophilic base reduced acne lesions, but the results were not statistically significant loeb. Sensing precursors of illegal drugsrapid detection of acetic anhydride vapors at trace levels using photoionization detection and ion mobility spectrometry. Khayyal, cairo university faculty of pharmacy, egypt. I grew up in orchards and the old abandoned apple trees had lots of usnea growing on them.
Evaluation of anticancer and antioxidant activity of a commercially available co 2 supercritical extract of old mans beard usnea barbata ana zugic, ivica jeremic, aleksandra isakovic, ivana arsic, snezana savic, vanja tadic. Their breeding season can last for six months and usually occurs from september to december. A product containing zinc sulfate and usnic acid, a compound found in usnea, is used to improve healing after treatment for a sexually transmitted infection that can lead to genital warts or cancer human papillomavirus or hpv. To explore antimicrobial properties of usnea ghattensis against some human pathogenic bacteria. Usnic acid is unambiguously confirmed by tandem mass spectrometry msms in tumbleweed shield lichen, xanthoparmelia chlorochroa. Bruce wiersma, college of natural resources, forestry, and agriculture, university of maine, usa. Awasthi usneaceae endemic fruticose lichen found growing luxuriantly in northern western ghats of india, it also contains usnic acid as a major chemical and tested against some human pathogenic bacteria. The active ingredient in usneo, usnic acid, is effectively treating the microbial cause of dandruff. Research article evaluation of the antioxidant capacities and cytotoxic effects of ten parmeliaceae lichen species c. Usnea barbata lichen, and anemopsis usnea californica yerba mansa root, were screened for antibacterial activity against four grampositive and four gramnegative pathogens. Trace elements deposition in the tierra del fuego region. Mega, is a highly concentrated palmitoleic acid c16. Cck8 assay was used to measure cell viability rate of k562adr. There is a worldwide ongoing investigation for novel natural constituents with cytotoxic and antioxidant properties.
Lichen usnea barbata transplants were tested as a biomonitor of atmospheric deposition in an apparently pristine environment that is tierra del fuego region patagonia, argentina. He researched into new remedies, was editor of the the homeopathic world and published many books. Ethnic uses were recorded during twelve field trips, each of roughly 15 days in three consecutive years, through direct questionnaires administered to 190 respondents. Examines the synthesis of monitoring data with toxicological, epidemiological and health data. Evaluation of anticancer and antioxidant activity of a commercially. In the present contribution, 75 years after the first report on algal hydrogen production. He was the compilor and editor of the pocket manual of homoe opathic materia medica. January evaluation of anticancer and antioxidant activity of a commercially available co2 supercritical extract of old mans beard usnea barbata ana zugic 0 1 ivica jeremic 0 1 aleksandra isakovic 0 1 ivana arsic 0 1 snezana savic 0 1 vanja tadic 0 1 0 1 institute for medicinal plant research dr. He was a busy as a practioner in his own clinic in london and as a consultant at the london homeopathic hospital. Introduction they are bright red and yellow, and grow on rocks.
Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of extracts from south african. Environmental monitoring and assessment discusses technical developments and data arising from environmental monitoring and. Biological activities of toninia candida and usnea barbata together. Determination of in vitro usnic acid delivery into porcine skin using a hplc method mairim russo serafini.
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