Carl Linnaeus, The Lapland Journey, translated by Peter Graves (Edinburgh: Lockharton Press, 1995), p. 107.
LuleĆ„ Lappmark [1], 29/05/1732, ¶533:
‘Usnea arborea’ [beard moss] was growing on the trees.1 The Lapps use it when their skin is sore from walking. They put it between their buttocks, as is also done by soldiers, though it is a remedy of doubtful worth.