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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.

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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 Root Extract, Dried. Osha is a plant root traditionally used in herbal medicine, prepared here as a liquid extract.

The inactive ingredients are ethyl alcohol, purified water, and glycerin.

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 on osha for dyspepsia (indigestion) and HIV/AIDS is insufficient to rate — meaning studies either don't exist, are too small or weak, or results are conflicting. We don't hold data showing it works reliably for these uses.

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 has limited safety data. Wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants, so sourcing and identification matter.

The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — it's traditionally been avoided in pregnancy and hasn't been studied in either condition. If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

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 doesn't mean interactions can't occur — it means none have been flagged here.

If you take any medications, it's still worth running them through the interaction checker on this page or confirming with your own pharmacist or doctor before you start.

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 Root Extract is a traditional herbal remedy, but the evidence for its effectiveness isn't established, and safety data are sparse. If you're considering it for indigestion or another reason, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first — especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 21, 2022.

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) 0840253639783
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 21, 2022
DSLD ID 269025
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
60
UPC/BARCODE
0840253639783
IngredientAmount% DV
Osha Root Extract, Dried937 mg--

Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Water, Purified, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Hawaii Pharm Herbal Extract Highest Quality Since 2015

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well before using. For adults add 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.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

Precautions

Caution: We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking. Not for long time use. May affect the ability to drive and operate machinery. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. May have contraindications. Can cause side effects and adverse reactions.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications. Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your physician before giving to children under 18, during pregnancy, if nursing or taking any medications.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General Statements

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Formula

(Ligusticum Porteri)

Formulation

Only natural ingredients

All the raw ingredients are gluten-free by their nature Doesn't contain artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives

Purity is laboratory tested and verified

Made in USA, Hawaii in an FDA registered facility.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Not tested on animals Made in United States of America USA

See for yourself

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 container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Osha Root Extract, Dried

No known
interactions
937 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 Root Extract, Dried monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Water, Purified, Glycerin. 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
Street Address
510 Sumner St 613
City
Honolulu
State
HI
ZipCode
96817
Phone Number
1-808-385-6076
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 while I'm pregnant?
No, the safety data advise against it. Osha is traditionally avoided in pregnancy and hasn't been studied for safety during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.
Can I breastfeed while taking this?
No, avoid it while breastfeeding. There's no reliable safety data available. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss other options with you.
Is this proven to help with indigestion?
The evidence isn't established. Studies are either missing, too small, or don't agree on whether it works for indigestion.
What's in this besides the osha root?
The liquid also contains ethyl alcohol, purified water, and glycerin — these are inactive ingredients that help preserve and deliver the extract.
How do I know this osha is safe and not a poisonous look-alike?
That's a good question — wild osha can be confused with toxic plants. Make sure you trust the brand and source. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns about the quality or identity of what you're taking.

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Osha label
Go deeper

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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