Traditional Remedy · Americas

Osha Root

Ligusticum porteri

Traditional RemedyAmericasHigh potency

Traditional Uses

Traditionally used for chesty coughsTraditionally used during viral illnessAntimicrobialTraditionally used for breathing

Traditionally used for

respiratory cold flu immune altitude sickness

Traditionally prepared as

Traditional use is a tincture 3-5x daily during illness. Amounts and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

Avoid in pregnancy.

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This profile is educational. Herbal remedies can be powerful and may interact with medications. Always discuss new supplements with your physician or pharmacist before starting, especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or while taking prescription drugs.