Lungwort lichens are now only found in old woods and trees in the far west of the UK. Lungmoss is a kind of lichen. Lobaria pulmonaria is in the lichen family Lobariaceae (Kingdom Fungi). Overview Information Lungmoss is a kind of lichen. Lungwort is a foliose lichen, meaning it has a leafy appearance. People use lungmoss to make medicine. It grows up to 30 Cm. Benefits: As its name indicates, it is beneficial for Lungs. By Chantelle DeLay. It belongs to Boraginaceae family. People use lungmoss to make medicine. Lichens are organisms that are made up of fungi and algae living together. Lungmoss is used for breathing problems including bronchitis, asthma, and coughs.It is also used to treat pain and swelling (inflammation) and infections, and to cause sweating.. Be careful not to confuse lungmoss with Pulmonaria officinalis. It often grows in long beard like strands, which is where it got the nicknames Old Man’s Beard and Beard Lichen. Usnea is a lichen that grows worldwide on the bark of trees, usually conifers, but can also be found on oak, hickory, walnut, and apple trees. It is perennial. lichen. Best used for Diarrhea. Over time, lichens dissolve rock, and in concert with rain, freeze and thaw, sunlight, and Lungwort is a plant. Lungwort, lung lichen (Lobaria pulmonaria (L.) Hoffm.) Elaborating colorful terpenoids as anti-oxidants, the fungus protects itself and the algae or bacteria so well that this partnership ages slowly; lichens can attain an age of 9,000 years living in harsh environments (Liebes et al 1998). It clears the air ways and expels the mucus from the Lungs. Lichens are organisms that are made up of fungi and algae living together. Lungwort is usually found in humid forested areas with both conifers and hardwood trees. It grows in a moist climate. Where to find lungwort lichens. This species is found in North America, Europe, and Asia (no USDA PLANTS range map is available).