The Therapeutic Potential Of Lichens In India: A Review

Abstract

Since ancient times, Lichens have been used as a great source for flavouring, dyeing, smoking tobacco, cigars, spices, scenting soaps, and cosmetics and manufacture of Dhoop and Hawan Samagri. Lichens in the field of medication for different disease and disorders are being used from centuries. Traditional knowledge is an important source for the development of new drugs. It has been observed that, strong metabolites from mycobiont culture of lichens and their extracts can be used in various ways to treat many human diseases. Keeping above point in view, an attempt has been made to review the therapeutic potential of lichens in India.