Embrace Spring: Exploring the beneficial World of Spanish Moss
Spanish moss, scientifically known as Tillandsia Usneoides is our star ingredient this Spring at Thera-Suds. Despite resembling moss, it belongs to the Bromeliaceae family ( you know the same plant family that pineapple is part of), boasting long festoons that gracefully drape from tree limbs. Contrary to misconceptions, this hanging bromeliad isn't a parasite; rather, it delicately wraps around trees, offering us air purification that thrives on airborne particles.
Originating from the lush landscapes of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States, Spanish moss has embedded itself in the fabric of diverse cultures. Dubbed "tree hair" by the Tunica-Biloxi tribe (from Louisiana) and later christened "Spanish beard" by French colonizers, its historical journey is as intriguing as its botanical composition.
Spanish moss harbors holistic benefits many of us today are unaware of including: astringent compounds like coumarins and resins, that have served as a traditional remedy for ailments ranging from rheumatism to hemorrhoids. Recent research has unveiled its pharmacological potential, with extracts showing promise in wound healing and combating common skin bacteria.
Rich in nutrients and versatile in application, Spanish moss has found utility in diverse spheres. From traditional house construction to modern-day crafts and fiber arts, and now as one of our newest soap formulations this spring- Spanish Moss & Orchids!
Originating from the lush landscapes of Central and South America, the Caribbean, and the southeastern United States, Spanish moss has embedded itself in the fabric of diverse cultures. Dubbed "tree hair" by the Tunica-Biloxi tribe (from Louisiana) and later christened "Spanish beard" by French colonizers, its historical journey is as intriguing as its botanical composition.
Spanish moss harbors holistic benefits many of us today are unaware of including: astringent compounds like coumarins and resins, that have served as a traditional remedy for ailments ranging from rheumatism to hemorrhoids. Recent research has unveiled its pharmacological potential, with extracts showing promise in wound healing and combating common skin bacteria.
Rich in nutrients and versatile in application, Spanish moss has found utility in diverse spheres. From traditional house construction to modern-day crafts and fiber arts, and now as one of our newest soap formulations this spring- Spanish Moss & Orchids!