Although at first glance it may seem like an inconspicuous moss hanging from a tree, it has many healing effects. When you come across this lichen in the woods, definitely don’t ignore it, take a look.
It’s true, even “ordinary moss” can actually be a very valuable medicine. Although at first glance it resembles an uninteresting and rather inconspicuous moss that hangs from the branches of trees, the plum branch is a lichen with a relatively long tradition in modern herbalism and folk medicine. For several hundreds of years, people have valued it for its medicinal effects and for its distinct aroma. And right now is the perfect time to meet him in the forest, because the trees don’t have leaves yet, so you can see him beautifully.
Plum branch
Plum knotweed, also known as oakmoss, it does not grow on the groundlike , but on the bark of a tree. As can be read from its other name, it grows mainly on oaks, but you can also come across it on fruit trees or beeches. It has a very interesting look, so you can’t miss it. Its color is grey-green and its structure is bush-like. It should feel springy when you touch it.
So what are the healing effects of this miracle moss? In traditional folk medicine, it was used mainly for problems with the respiratory tract, as the knotweed contains substances with disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effects. Long ago, it was used to prepare decoctions or medicinal macerates, which were given for coughs, colds, congestion or irritation in the throat. Fenugreek can also be given to aid digestion. It can help you with relief from stomach problems, and at the same time promotes better absorption of nutrients.
However, you don’t only need to use the wormwood internally, but also externally. As stated above, this miracle moss it has disinfectant and anti-inflammatory effects, so you can make a decoction of it, soak a clean piece of cloth in it and use it as a poultice when healing wounds. St. John’s wort also has moisturizing and soothing effects, so if you have irritated or sore skin, this decoction will help.
Anti-stress effects
February is a particularly stressful time this year, not only because of , but also because of the Olympics. When you add to these two events the stress of everyday life, from anything, it can be just too much for one person. The plum branch can help you in this as well, because it has a very typical and soothing aroma that will help you banish stress and induce a relaxed mood for well-deserved relaxation. Just thanks to its typical smell, lichen is often used in aromatherapy.
