Osha
Scientific names: Ligusticum porteri
Family: Apiaceae/Umbelliferae
Alternate names: Bear Root, Chuchupate, Colorado Cough Root, Indian Parsley, Mountain Lovage, Perejil de Campo, Persil Indien, Porter's Licorice Root, Racine d'Ours, Wild Celery Root
Background
Osha (Ligusticum porteri) is a plant that grows in Northern America. It has been traditionally used as medicine in Native American and Hispanic cultures.
Osha contains chemicals that might help fight bacterial and viral infections, and it has traditionally been used for these purposes. Be careful not to confuse osha with poisonous hemlock. The leaves of the two plants are very similar. Be sure to buy osha from a reputable source.
Some people use osha for respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and viral infections such as herpes and HIV/AIDS. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Osha contains chemicals that might help fight bacterial and viral infections, and it has traditionally been used for these purposes. Be careful not to confuse osha with poisonous hemlock. The leaves of the two plants are very similar. Be sure to buy osha from a reputable source.
Some people use osha for respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and viral infections such as herpes and HIV/AIDS. But there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if osha is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if osha is safe or what the side effects might be.
Breast-feeding : There isn't enough reliable information to know if osha is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if osha is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy: It's unsafe to take osha when pregnant. It might start menstruation, and this might cause a miscarriage. Avoid use.Breast-feeding : There isn't enough reliable information to know if osha is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using osha for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of osha might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Osha interacts with any medicines. Before taking Osha, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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