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Usnea

Medical Definition: A genus of lichens containing usnic acid and mucilage. Usnea barbata has been used as an herbal medicine.
Also Called: Usnea barbata
Previously Indexed: Lichens (1967-1999)

Usnea Medical Definitions and Terms

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