Osha 2,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Osha 2,000 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Osha 2,000 mg is a dietary supplement by Nature's Answer with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for cough and sore throat, respiratory infections and colds, immune support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: osha (Ligusticum porteri) root extract at 2,000 mg per serving. Osha is a plant root traditionally used to support digestive and respiratory health.
The liquid form also includes vegetable glycerin and purified water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold on osha for dyspepsia (indigestion and related stomach discomfort) and for HIV/AIDS is insufficient to establish that it works — we simply don't have enough reliable data to rate its effectiveness for either use. If you're considering osha for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports it.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Osha is generally well tolerated, but real-world safety data on it are limited. A key caution: wild osha can look very similar to poisonous plants, so the source and quality of what you're buying matters.
The safety evidence advises against osha during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, since it hasn't been formally studied in either setting and is traditionally avoided at those times.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist, so run any medications you take through the search tool on this page, and check with your pharmacist if you're uncertain.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Osha may appeal to you if you're drawn to traditional herbal support for digestion or respiratory health, but the evidence for it is sparse. Because safety data are limited and it's best avoided in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before you start — especially to confirm the product is from a reliable source.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2016.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Osha 2,000 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Answer |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 083000007163 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 59155 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Osha (Ligusticum porteri) root extract | 2000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water
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FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
Gluten Free
K Parve
Bio-Chelated Cold Extraction Process
Formula
K Parve
Ligusticum porteri
General
9512A Rev. 1114
General Statements
Since 1972
Super Concentrated 2,000 mg
Our facility is cGMP certified, organic and kosher certified.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Advanced Botanical Fingerprint
Discover Nature's Answer
Our alcohol-free extracts are produced using our cold Bio-Chelated proprietary extraction process, yielding a Holistically Balanced Advanced Botanical Fingerprint extract in the same synergistic ratios as in the plant.
2014 Nature's Answer
Formulation
Gluten-Free Alcohol-Free
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1-2 mL (28-56 drops) three (3) times a day in a small amount of water. Shake well.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Warning: Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
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Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.
Osha (Ligusticum porteri) root extract
No knowninteractions
Osha is a root from a wild mountain plant native to the western United States and Mexico, traditionally used by Native American and Hispanic communiti...
Osha (Ligusticum porteri) root extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Osha 2,000 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Osha 2,000 mg, from the product label.
Nature's Answer
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- Nature's Answer
- City
- Hauppauge
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11788-3943
- Phone Number
- (800) 439-2324
- Web Address
- www.naturesanswer.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Osha 2,000 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Osha 2,000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 2 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Osha 2 references
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
- Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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