Usneaceae

Usneaceae is one of the lichens family some of its species, especially Usnea, were known as medicinal plants. Usnea was often found as a mixture in some herbs. Usnic acid is a secondary metabolite of lichen and has a unique dibenzofuran skeleton. It has been used for years in cosmetics, fragrances, and traditional medicines. It has a wide range of bioactivities, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and so on.