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Dietary supplement

Osha 2,000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nature's Answer

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

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
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Osha product and its label doesn't state a use — see Osha's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

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.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Osha

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

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.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Osha

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

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.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 mL
Servings per container
15
UPC/BARCODE
083000007163
IngredientAmount% DV
Osha (Ligusticum porteri) root extract2000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, purified Water

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Label statements
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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

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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.

See for yourself

Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer label

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What’s inside

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.

2000 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Osha 2,000 mg, from the product label.

Nature's Answer

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Name
Nature's Answer
City
Hauppauge
State
NY
ZipCode
11788-3943
Phone Number
(800) 439-2324
Web Address
www.naturesanswer.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer: Common Questions

Does Osha 2,000 mg by Nature's Answer interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Osha 2,000 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Osha 2,000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is osha safe to take while I'm pregnant?
No — the evidence advises against it. Osha is traditionally avoided during pregnancy and hasn't been formally studied for safety at that time, so it's best to skip it if you're pregnant or trying to conceive. Talk with your doctor for personalized advice.
Can I take osha while breastfeeding?
No — there isn't enough reliable safety data to know if it's okay while nursing. The evidence advises against it during breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
Does osha actually work for indigestion?
The evidence we hold is insufficient to say — we don't have enough reliable data to establish whether osha truly helps with dyspepsia (indigestion). Talk with your doctor if you're looking for support for digestive issues.
What should I watch out for when buying osha?
Wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants, so sourcing and quality matter a lot. Make sure you're buying from a reputable manufacturer, and ask them how they source and test their osha.
Does this product interact with any medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for osha. That said, run your specific medications through the checker on this page to be sure, and confirm with your pharmacist if you're on anything prescription.

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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

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.

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
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  2. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.

See these in context on the Osha monograph →

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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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