Element: Earth Powers: Money, Crone work Magical Uses: Use in money draw and prosperity spells. Suited for work involving the Crone or other permutations of death/birth. Also make a good incense base. Health: Can be used internally for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. An aromatic and antibiotic herb, containing lichenic acids, including usnic acid, diffractaic acid, as well as other lichenic acids such as barbatic and lobaric acids, which helps to inhibit the tuberculosis bacillus. Used in mouthwashes, gargles and lozenges, for inflammation of the oral mucus membranes.