Many tons of lichen were baled up and sent to factories like the Bedfords’, where weeks of careful processing yielded the ...

Our lichen collection is one of the world's largest and an important research resource. The Museum no longer keeps collections of non-lichenised ascomycetes or basidiomycetes. This material was ...

Dyes made from Scottish lichens color the wool used to make Harris tweed, tea made with old man’s beard lichens is believed by some to provide various health benefits, and some Native American tribes ...

Lichen planus is more of a chronic discomfort than a serious health concern. However, people with the oral form have a slightly higher risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a group of ...

While rocking a new look might seem worth the discomfort, there are alternatives that will look just as good and feel a lot better: natural hair dyes. Like conventional formulas, natural hair dye ...

It’s like a beginner-level dye.” Members of the Fungus Federation ... Member of the California Lichen Society and self-taught scientist Ken Kellman had a table filled with the lesser-loved ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

Opens in a new tab or window In September, California became the first state in the nation to ban six artificial food dyes from meals served in public schools. The move followed a 2021 report from ...

A 42-year-old Black woman with no significant past medical history presents with blue-gray macules on her neck and upper chest that gradually developed over the past year.

Considering taking supplements to treat lichen sclerosus? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of lichen sclerosus. Follow the links to read common uses ...

A collection-based survey of lichen species at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah, USA and Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station in Nunavut, Canada was conducted as part of the Mars-160 ...

Apart from being used as an essential component in different non-vegetarian dishes especially biryani, it is also used in sunscreen creams, dyes and medicines," the official said. As lichen needs ...