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Dietary supplement

Osha Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Eclectic Herb

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

Osha is a dietary supplement by Eclectic Herb 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 by Eclectic Herb

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

This product contains one active ingredient: osha root extract in dry form. Osha root has been used traditionally in herbal medicine, though the evidence supporting its effectiveness remains limited.

The liquid is prepared with alcohol and filtered 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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Lung and immune support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Respiratory health, Cough, Bronchitis, Upper respiratory infection.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold on osha root extract is insufficient to rate how well it works. The data available doesn't establish reliable support for use in dyspepsia (indigestion or upset stomach) or HIV/AIDS.

If you're considering this for a specific health concern, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence actually shows.

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.

Safety data on osha root extract is quite limited. Wild osha plants can be mistaken for poisonous look-alikes, so quality and sourcing of the product matter.

The safety information on file advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there simply isn't enough reliable data to know it's safe in those situations. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

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 ingredient we could check. That said, the overall safety evidence is limited, so it's still worth mentioning this product to your pharmacist when you fill a prescription — they can flag any concerns specific to your health or medications.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Osha root extract is a traditional herb with very limited modern safety and effectiveness data backing it. If you're interested in trying it, make sure you're getting it from a reliable source — and definitely talk with your pharmacist or doctor first, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health concerns.

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 Jul 25, 2024.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Eclectic Herb
Barcode (UPC) 023363101764
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316851
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Osha by Eclectic Herb, 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 Full Dropper(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Full Dropper(s)
UPC/BARCODE
023363101764
IngredientAmount% DV
Osha Root Extract, Dry0 NP--

Other ingredients: Alcohol, Water, Filtered

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Label statements
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Formulation

Lung & immune support Herbal extract

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well; mix 1 full dropper in water; take 3 times daily.

Storage

Store upright.

Precautions

Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur.

Keep out of reach of children. Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of herbs during pregnancy, with infants or prescription drugs.

Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of herbs during pregnancy, with infants or prescription drugs.

Formula

100% Kosher

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.

General Statements

@eclecticherb

See for yourself

Osha by Eclectic Herb label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Osha by Eclectic Herb

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Full Dropper(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Osha Root Extract, Dry

No known
interactions
0 NP 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 Root Extract, Dry monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Osha by Eclectic Herb Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Osha. 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, from the product label.

Eclectic Herb

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Name
Eclectic Herb
Street Address
755 NE 6th St.
City
Gresham
State
Oregon
ZipCode
97030
Phone Number
503.668.4120
Web Address
www.eclecticherb.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Osha by Eclectic Herb: Common Questions

Does Osha by Eclectic Herb interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Osha. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Osha 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.
Can I take osha root extract if I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it. Osha root has been traditionally avoided during pregnancy and hasn't been studied for safety in that situation, so it's best to skip it and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about other options.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
No reliable safety data are available, so the guidance is to avoid it while breastfeeding. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're looking for alternatives.
Does osha root work for indigestion?
The evidence we hold on that isn't strong enough to say. The data available shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate how well it works for dyspepsia, so we can't claim it's effective for that purpose.
What's the concern about wild osha plants?
Wild osha can look very similar to poisonous look-alike plants, which is why the safety data flags it. Make sure you're buying from a reputable source that can verify what they're selling you.
Does this liquid have any other active ingredients?
No — this product contains only osha root extract as the active ingredient. The liquid is made up with alcohol and filtered water.

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The Full Monographs Behind Osha’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'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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