Iceland moss is a traditional medicinal lichen valued for its soothing and demulcent qualities. It has long been used in European herbal practice for the throat, chest, and digestion. Gathered from northern regions, it is commonly prepared as a decoction or syrup-style herb.

Tremella is a soft jelly fungus traditionally used in East Asian food and tonic practice. Its pale fruiting body is prepared in soups, desserts, and wellness recipes. It is notable for its translucent texture and growing popularity in beauty-from-within and skin-care conversations.

Turkey tail is a bracket fungus valued in traditional and modern mushroom preparations. The tough fruiting body is usually decocted or powdered rather than eaten like a culinary mushroom. It is notable for its colorful layered bands that resemble a wild turkey’s tail feathers.

Usnea is a beard-like tree lichen traditionally used in wildcrafted herbal practice. The whole lichen thallus is prepared in tinctures, oils, and external washes. It is notable for its stringy texture, woodland habitat, and the need for careful identification and ethical harvesting.