What is Parmelia perlata,Shaileyam,Stone Flowers?

Contents

• Basic Botanical Info of Parmelia perlata.
• General Description of Lichen Class and Its Uses.
• Brief literature of Parmelia perlata.
• Contents applications of Parmelia perlata.
• Mechanism and Chemical Change.
• Common Use of Parmelia perlata.
• Major chemical contents from China Lichen.
• Research Update:Parmelia perlata and Phytochemicals.

Applications and Properties:

Applications:

Fodder uses.
Cosmetic: Lichen (specific plant) as is; 1% D-usnic acid; 1% Evernic acid; 0.5% Atranorin; 2% Oak moss; 1% stitic acid; 1% fumarprotocetraric acid
Relieve headaches.
Other Applications.
Atranorin and cosmetic application.
Fertility.

Properties:

Species of Parmotrema are collected in large quantities as a food supplement in India (Brodo et al. 2001). Parmotrema spp. are also mentioned in Indian Materia Medica (K. M. Nadkarni, ed., 1976) as useful in treating a number of ailments. Parmotrema chinense in particular, along with Parmotrema perforatum, is used medicinally in India as a diuretic, headache remedy, sedative, and antibiotic for wounds (Brodo et al. 2001).
Dosage: 3~10g.

Safety and Toxicity:

Generally considered safe and no toxic data available.

Reference:

• 1.What is Parmelia perlata,Shaileyam,Stone Flowers?

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♣ last edit date:22nd,Oct.2010.