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?
last edit date:10th,Mar.2010.
- Name:Parmelia perlata Extract
- Serie No:P055
- Specifications:8:1TLC.
- INCI Name:N/A
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