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Dietary supplement

Osha Root Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Stop

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

Osha Root is a dietary supplement by Herb Stop 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 Root by Herb Stop

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. Osha is a plant traditionally used to support digestion.

The liquid also contains grape alcohol and water 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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy respiratory function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, Bronchitis, Respiratory infections.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence we hold rates osha's effectiveness for dyspepsia (indigestion) and HIV/AIDS as insufficient — meaning we don't have reliable data to say whether it works for those purposes. If you're considering it for another reason, that information isn't in the data we have on file.

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 root has limited safety data overall, and wild osha can look very similar to poisonous plants, which is a real concern if sourcing matters to you. The safety data advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

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 this product. That doesn't guarantee none exist, so if you take any medications, check them with your pharmacist before starting osha root.

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 is traditionally used for digestion, but the evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works. If you're interested in trying it, the main safety concerns are limited data, the risk of plant misidentification in the wild, and caution in pregnancy and while breastfeeding — so talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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 Sep 25, 2023.

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 Root, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Stop
Net contents 2 Ounce(s); 60 Milliliter(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2023
DSLD ID 297390
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Osha Root by Herb Stop, 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:
30 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
30 Drop(s)
IngredientAmount% DV
Osha Root Extract0 NP--

Other ingredients: Grape Alcohol, Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 30-40 drops in a small amount of water, 3-4 times daily or as directed.

Precautions

Safety guideline: 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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Herb Stop Health in your own hands

Formula

Liquid herbal extract

Formulation

Wild harvested Supports healthy respiratory function

Vegan & cruelty-free

Vegan & cruelty-free Made in USA.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Osha Root by Herb Stop label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Osha Root by Herb Stop

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

Serving size30 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.

Osha Root Extract

No known
interactions
0 NP per serving Form: Ligusticum porteri root extract

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 & interactions

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

Interaction report

Osha Root by Herb Stop 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Osha Root, from the product label.

Herb Stop

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Name
The Herb Stop
Street Address
PO Box 673
City
Pine
State
AZ
ZipCode
85544
Phone Number
877.345.4372
Web Address
www.herbstop.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Osha Root by Herb Stop: Common Questions

Does Osha Root by Herb Stop interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Osha Root. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Osha Root 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 pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advise against osha root in pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough research to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation before starting it.
Does osha root actually help with indigestion?
The evidence we hold rates osha for indigestion (dyspepsia) as insufficient — meaning we don't have reliable data to say whether it works. If you're considering it for that reason, your pharmacist can help you weigh other options with better evidence.
What is osha root traditionally used for?
Osha is a plant traditionally used to support digestion, though the evidence we have doesn't establish that claim.
Is there anything risky about this product?
Yes — osha root has limited safety data overall, and wild osha can be confused with poisonous look-alike plants. That's a real concern depending on where the herb comes from. If you have any health conditions or take medications, check with your pharmacist first.

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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

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.

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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