Osha Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herb Pharm
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Osha 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 is a dietary supplement by Herb 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 Herb 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: osha root (Ligusticum porteri) extract. It's a liquid preparation made with certified organic cane alcohol and distilled water as inactive ingredients.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence we hold doesn't establish whether osha works for dyspepsia (indigestion) or HIV/AIDS—the data on both falls short of what we'd need to rate it reliably effective. If you're considering it for either of those reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the published research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Osha comes with some real cautions. Limited safety data exist overall, and there's an important practical risk: wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants, so sourcing matters.
The safety data advises against use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, since it hasn't been adequately studied in either situation.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the osha root in this product. That said, absence of documented interactions isn't a guarantee none exist—use the medication checker on this page with your full list, and confirm with your pharmacist 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 is a traditional herbal extract with minimal modern safety testing. If you're pregnant, nursing, or thinking about using it long-term, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Make sure any osha you buy is from a reputable source, since wild harvesting can pose a real risk.
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 Jun 24, 2019.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herb Pharm |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 090700001988 |
| Net contents | 4 fl. Oz.; 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 204339 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Osha by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) extract | 612 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: certified organic Cane Alcohol, distilled Water
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use Shake well before using Add 1 full squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 4 times per day. Best taken between meals.
Precautions
Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.
Keep out of the reach of children
Storage
Store away from heat & light
Formula
Ligusticum porteri
Osha liquid extract
We prepare our Osha extract from the root of responsibly wildcrafted Ligusticum porteri plants.
General Statements
Respiratory system
Dry herb/menstruum ratio: 1:5
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Formulation
Gluten-free
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Osha by Herb Pharm 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 by Herb 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 container168 Amounts shown are per serving.
Osha root (Ligusticum porteri) 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 root (Ligusticum porteri) extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Certified organic Cane Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Osha by Herb 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Osha, from the product label.
Herb Pharm
See all Herb Pharm products- Name
- Herb Pharm
- City
- Williams
- State
- OR
- ZipCode
- 97544
- Phone Number
- 800-348-4372
- Web Address
- www.herb-pharm.com
Osha by Herb Pharm: Common Questions
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Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
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 & 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.
- 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.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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