Osha

A revered Rocky Mountain respiratory root ('bear root'), used across Southwestern and mountain tribes.

Benefits

Traditional respiratory and throat root
warming aromatic 'bear medicine' of the Rockies

Key compounds

Volatile oilsferulic acidphthalidesoleoresins

May help with

Seasonal chest and throat discomfort

Best for these goals

Respiratory comforttraditional support

How to use it

Small piece of dried root chewed or simmered as a tea

Evidence level

Traditional

Cautions & interactions

CRITICAL: osha grows among deadly POISON HEMLOCK, which it closely resembles — NEVER wildcraft it yourself; buy only from a reputable, correctly identified source. An at-risk plant (cannot be cultivated) — source ethically. Avoid in pregnancy.

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