Osha Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Gaia Herbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Osha Root 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 Root is a dietary supplement by Gaia Herbs with 3 active ingredients. 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 Root by Gaia 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.
What’s inside
Low disclosure
This tincture contains 3 ingredients, with osha root extract as the active one. The other two are water and pure grain alcohol, which together form the liquid base that carries and preserves the herb.
Osha root has been used traditionally in herbal medicine, though modern research on its effectiveness remains limited.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for osha root isn't established in the data we hold. The monograph shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for dyspepsia (indigestion or upset stomach) and for HIV/AIDS.
If you're considering this product for a specific health goal, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what's known against other options that may have stronger evidence behind them.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Osha root comes with some important cautions. Limited safety data exist overall, and wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants—this matters if you're foraging or buying from unfamiliar sources.
The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
No adverse effects were documented in our data, but that reflects the small amount of research, not proof the product is risk-free.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Since water and grain alcohol weren't assessed through our database, mention this product to your pharmacist or doctor before combining it with any medications, just to be thorough.
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 Root by Gaia Herbs has no documented interactions with medications based on our data. That said, the evidence for whether it actually works is insufficient, and safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is a concern.
If you're thinking about using it, check with your doctor or pharmacist first—especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have any health conditions.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 2012.
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 Root, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Gaia Herbs |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 751063308304 |
| Net contents | 1 fl. Oz.; 30 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 21, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 16341 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Osha Root by Gaia Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 0 NP | -- |
| pure Grain Alcohol | 0 NP | -- |
| Osha root extract | 0 NP | -- |
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use Take 30-40 drops of extract in a small amount of water 3 times daily between meals. Shake well before using.
General Statements
500 mg/ml herb equivalency
Liquid Herbal Extract
General
[02] 1093-0510
Precautions
Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before use.
Keep away from children.
Use only as directed on label. Safety sealed for your protection.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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Osha Root by Gaia Herbs label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Osha Root by Gaia Herbs
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Water
Pure Grain Alcohol
Osha root 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 extract monograph & interactionsOsha Root by Gaia Herbs Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Osha Root. 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 Root, from the product label.
Osha Root by Gaia Herbs: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Osha Root’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Osha Root'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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