LUNGWORT LICHEN

🧪 How Lungwort Lichen Breaks Down Biofilm:

1. Usnic acid disrupts microbial growth

Usnic acid interferes with the energy production of bacteria, fungi, and parasites that help create and maintain biofilm — weakening the structure from within.

2. Anti-inflammatory action reduces mucus barriers

Parasite biofilms often hide behind layers of inflammation and excess mucus. Lungwort’s anti-inflammatory compounds help reduce this mucus, exposing the parasites.

3. Antioxidants weaken the parasite’s defence shield

Parasite biofilm protects them from immune attacks. The antioxidants in lungwort weaken this protective coating, making parasites more vulnerable to herbal or immune responses.

4. Supports the lungs and lymphatic drainage

By improving oxygen uptake and lymph flow, lungwort may help the body naturally clear toxins, waste, and parasite debris more efficiently.

---

In summary:

Lungwort lichen works indirectly by damaging the biofilm structure, reducing mucus, and supporting detox pathways — making it harder for parasites to hide and easier for your body or other herbs to eliminate them.

Lungwort Lichen (Lobaria pulmonaria)

Lungwort lichen is a leafy, green lichen that grows on trees in clean, unpolluted forests. Traditionally used to support respiratory health, it gets its name because it looks like lung tissue. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, it has been valued in herbal medicine for centuries. Always harvested sustainably.