It was also used as a poultice to relieve the aches of arthritic joints. Northern native people used it to treat colds, arthritis, fevers and other problems. Medicinal usesĭuring the Middle Ages lichens figured prominently as the herbs used by practitioners. They can begin to grow again even after very long periods of dormancy. They dry out and go dormant when there is little water or light. They can grow in very hot or cold temperatures and can go without water for long periods. They take advantage of the “leftover spots” of the natural world that are too harsh or limited for most other organisms. Lichens can grow in very inhospitable conditions. Its periods of most rapid growth are spring and fall when high humidity and cool temperatures prevail. Reindeer Moss is a slow growing plant that grows by 3-5mm per year.
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