Osha root

Osha is a plant that is also known by the Latin name Ligusticum Porteri. Historically, the root of this plant was used as a medicine by Native Americans and Hispanic cultures. Today, osha is used to treat sore throats, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flu and pneumonia. Osha is also used to treat viral infections including herpes and HIV/AIDS. Some people use osha for stomach upsets.

Some people apply osha directly to the skin to prevent infection of wounds. One should be careful not to confuse osha with the very poisonous plant called hemlock. The leaves of these two plants look very similar. Osha must be identified by its root, which has an unpleasant, celery-like odor. Osha should only be obtained from reliable sources to be sure that it really is osha. Osha grows at higher altitudes in the western USA and is difficult to grow. The popularity of osha and the associated over-harvesting has led to osha being classified as an endangered species.

How does Osha work?

Osha contains chemicals that may help fight bacteria and viral infections.

How effective is Osha?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of osha for sore throats, stomach upset, bronchitis, coughs, colds, flu, pneumonia, herpes and HIV/AIDS, as well as its use to prevent infection of wounds.

Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of Osha in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Osha may be safe and harmless for most adults.

Precautions and warnings

Pregnancy and lactation: Osha is not safe to use during pregnancy. Osha could induce menstruation, which could lead to a miscarriage.

Not enough is known about the safety and harmlessness of Osha during breastfeeding, so breastfeeding women should avoid Osha to be on the safe side.

Interactions

At this time, there is no information on interactions of Osha with medications or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of Osha depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At this time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for Osha. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.