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Dietary supplement

Osha Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Red Moon Herbs

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

Osha is a dietary supplement by Red Moon Herbs 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 Red Moon Herbs

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

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 made from fresh plant material. The liquid is prepared with water and alcohol 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

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 we have for osha root extract doesn't establish whether it works for dyspepsia (indigestion) or for HIV/AIDS — both are rated insufficient reliable evidence to rate. In short, we don't have solid data yet on how well it performs 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.

Limited safety data exist for osha, and there's an important catch: wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants, so sourcing matters. The safety data advises against use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if either applies to you.

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.

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 herbal remedy, but the evidence for how well it works isn't established in our data, and safety information is sparse. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid it.

Before you start, check with your pharmacist — especially if you forage or source your own herbs.

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 24, 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 Red Moon Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 857999002344
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 319308
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All), Infants/Baby (0 - 1 Year), Seniors/Mature (>50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Osha by Red Moon Herbs, 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:
5 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
25 Drop(s)
UPC/BARCODE
857999002344
IngredientAmount% DV
Osha Root Extract, Fresh0 NP--

Other ingredients: Water, Alcohol

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well. Take 5-25 drops as needed.

General Statements

Red Moon Herbs Est. 1994 Still made the wise woman way

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Fresh Appalachian extracts for the whole family

Formulation

Fresh Appalachian extracts for the whole family

See for yourself

Osha by Red Moon Herbs label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Osha by Red Moon Herbs

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

Serving size5 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Osha Root Extract, Fresh

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, Fresh monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Osha by Red Moon Herbs 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.

Red Moon Herbs

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Name
Red Moon Herbs
City
Asheville
State
NC
Phone Number
888-929-0777
Web Address
redmoonherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Osha by Red Moon Herbs: Common Questions

Does Osha by Red Moon Herbs 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.
Is osha safe to take while I'm pregnant?
The safety data advises against it — osha is traditionally avoided in pregnancy and hasn't been studied for safety in that situation. Talk with your doctor or midwife before using it.
What about breastfeeding?
No reliable safety data are available for breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it while nursing. Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you're considering it.
Does osha actually help with indigestion?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works for indigestion or not. The data is rated insufficient, so we can't make a claim either way.
Why does the label mention poisonous look-alikes?
Wild osha can be confused with toxic plants that look similar. If you're buying this product, make sure it's from a trusted source — and definitely don't forage osha yourself unless you're certain of what you're picking.
How much safety testing has osha had?
Limited safety data exist. This is a traditionally used herb, but it hasn't been studied as thoroughly as prescription medications, so there are gaps in what we know about its safety profile.

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Osha label
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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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