Song Luo

Usnea

Old Man's Beard Lichen (Usnea)

Heat-Clearing

About this herb

A hanging lichen used to clear heat and calm the spirit.

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PinyinSong Luo

Chinese松萝

Latin (pharmaceutical)Usnea

EnglishOld Man's Beard Lichen (Usnea)

CategoryHeat-Clearing

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