Guest guest Posted November 22, 2004 Report Share Posted November 22, 2004 Also known as Bear Root, Mountain Ginseng, Nipo, Indian Root, Empress Of The Dark Forest, Bear Medicine, Wild Lovage, Porters Lovage, Mountain Carrot, ColoradoCough Root, Chuchupati. It can be found in the upland meadows and ravines in the southern Rocky Mountains and is anciently revered in Native American healing tradition. Chewing the root raw soothes sore throat and gum irritation. A tea of the boiled root loosens phlegm and combats viral colds and flu. Powdered osha rootis used to make a soothing cough syrup. Leading herbalists say that osha root tea, or a stronger thick boiled decoction, can be used like echinacea for the treatment of respiratory infectionssuch as colds, flu, sore throat, and typical upper respiratory congestion. Osha root contains various properties which make it both antibacterial and antiviral, therefore useful for a wide variety of infections including herpes,sore throats, colds, flu, and as a bronchial expectorant. Osha contains a volatile oil as well as an alkaloid, sterols, and saponins. Which components are most responsible for its therapeutic effects has yet tobe determined, although one of the major ingredients is thought to be a lactone called ligustilide. Studies done on other Ligusticum species suggest thatligustilide has anti-asthmatic action. Chemists at Colorado State University recently determined that ligustilide has broad biological activity, including anti-viral and anti-microbial properties. Our Price, List Price, Shipping Weight, SKU $36.60, $40.67, 16.00 ounces, 209472-01_C, http://www.kalyx.com/store/proddetail.cfm/AffiliateID/2003127298/ItemID/19708.0/CategoryID/1000.0/SubCatID/10.0/file.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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