A Nature Walk ~

I cannot think of a better way to clear the mind naturally ....

We take a deep breath, smell the fresh air and seclude ourselves with the little creatures

We are grateful to have enough freedom to let our minds to wander right in our own backyard and it is great exercise too !!

Oh and guess what ....  It has no side affects !!

Old Man's Beard

This hanging shrub lichen is also commonly known as ''old man's beard''.  It is a species of Usnea and it grows world-wide.  It resembles coarse hair and is a combination of algae and fungus and grows on branches of trees.

Did you know:

There are health benefits of Usnea
(Old Man's Beard):

• It has antibiotic properties which is effective against the tuberculosis bacteria
• Usnea has activity against fungi and is an anti-inflammatory
• It is an immune system enhancer
• It can be used the same way as Echinacea and is very good in treating respiratory infections (pnuemonia and bronchitis)
• Usnea can be used as a wound dressing in the wilderness by compressing it and applying it to the wound