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Dietary supplement

Osha Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Hawaii Pharm

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

Osha is a dietary supplement by Hawaii Pharm 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 Hawaii Pharm

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

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: a wildcrafted osha extract. Osha is a plant traditionally used for respiratory and digestive support, though the evidence for how well it works isn't well established.

The inactive ingredients are vegetable palm glycerin and pharmaceutical grade alcohol, which help preserve and deliver the extract.

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 data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate osha for dyspepsia (indigestion) or HIV/AIDS. In other words, we don't have enough solid research to say whether it actually works for these uses or others.

If you're considering it for a specific health reason, that's a conversation worth having with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 comes with some real safety concerns. The product carries a caution about limited safety data — and a serious one: wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants, so you need to trust the source.

It's also traditionally avoided in pregnancy and should be avoided while breastfeeding, since reliable safety data don't exist for either. No adverse effects are documented in our data, but that doesn't mean they won't occur — it means they haven't been formally recorded.

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 — it means we hold no monograph linking osha to specific medications.

Run your exact medications through the search tool on this page if you want to be thorough, and check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining it with any prescription drugs.

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 might appeal to someone interested in traditional herbal support, but the evidence for what it actually does is thin, and safety data are limited. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, skip it.

Before you take it, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you and to confirm the source is safe.

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 Oct 23, 2020.

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 Hawaii Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 6339127885158
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 23, 2020
DSLD ID 237540
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Osha by Hawaii Pharm, 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:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
6339127885158
IngredientAmount% DV
wildcrafted Osha extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, pharmaceutical grade Alcohol

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Label statements
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General Statements

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest quality since 2008

Made with Aloha!

Formulation

Contains no GMO, gluten, artificial colors, heavy metals, preservatives, pesticides, fertilizers.

Super concentrated liquid herbal extract. Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3.

Manufactured in an FDA registered facility.

Non GMO Gluten free

Made in USA, Hawaii

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions for use: Shake well before using. Take about 20-30 drops (0.7-1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) to 2-4 oz of juice or water up to 4 times per day.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of the reach of children.

May have contraindications. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Formula

(Ligusticum porteri)

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

FDA Registered Facility Made in United States of America USA

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Osha by Hawaii Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Osha by Hawaii Pharm

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

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Wildcrafted Osha extract

No known
interactions
970 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...

Wildcrafted Osha extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Palm Glycerin, Pharmaceutical grade Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Osha by Hawaii Pharm 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.

Hawaii Pharm

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Name
Hawaii Pharm LLC
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96815
Web Address
www.hawaiipharm.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Osha by Hawaii Pharm: Common Questions

Does Osha by Hawaii Pharm 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 this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. Osha is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it's been traditionally avoided and hasn't been studied for safety in that context. There's no reliable safety data for breastfeeding either, so avoid it then too. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're looking for alternatives.
Does osha actually work for indigestion or other uses?
The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it. In plain terms, we don't have enough solid research to say whether it works. If you're considering it for a specific reason, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what limited evidence exists.
What's the safety concern about wild osha?
Wild osha can look very similar to poisonous plants. That's why the source matters — you need to be confident the product comes from a trustworthy, properly identified source. If you're unsure, ask your pharmacist or the manufacturer where and how it was harvested.
Are there any side effects listed for this product?
None are documented in our data. However, limited safety data exist overall for osha, so if you experience anything unusual after taking it, stop and talk with your pharmacist or doctor.
What does the alcohol content do?
Pharmaceutical grade alcohol in the extract acts as a preservative and helps extract and deliver the osha. It's a standard inactive ingredient in liquid herbal extracts.

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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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