Osha Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbs Etc.
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 Herbs Etc. 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 Herbs Etc.
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
Low disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: osha, a traditional plant remedy in liquid form. The preparation is made with 70% grain alcohol and purified water.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for osha isn't established in the data we hold. We've rated it insufficient reliable evidence to determine whether it works for dyspepsia (indigestion and discomfort in the upper belly) or for HIV/AIDS support.
This doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies available aren't robust enough to call it proven.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Osha comes with safety cautions. Limited safety data exist, and wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants — source matters here.
The safety data advise against osha in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so if either applies to you, skip this product and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about alternatives.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your medications through the search tool on this page to be sure.
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 is a traditional remedy, but the evidence for what it does isn't solid, and safety data are thin. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, don't use it.
If you take any medications, check them against this product first — talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2015.
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 | Herbs Etc. |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 8 fl. Oz.; 236 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 50362 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | No Claim |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Osha by Herbs Etc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Osha | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: 70% Grain Alcohol, purified Water
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
For dispensing purposes only
Professional strength
Dried root extract
Herbal Single
Formula
Ligusticum porteri
FDA Statement of Identity
Fast-Acting Dietary Supplement
General
99146
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Osha by Herbs Etc. 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 Herbs Etc.
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0 Not Present Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Osha
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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: 70% Grain Alcohol, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Osha by Herbs Etc. 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.
Herbs Etc.
- Name
- Herbs, Etc.
- Street Address
- 1340 Rufina Circle
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- NM
- ZipCode
- 87507
- Web Address
- www.herbsetc.com
Osha by Herbs Etc.: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
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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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