Guest guest Posted January 27, 2005 Report Share Posted January 27, 2005 Osha (Ligusticum porteri) was originally used by western Native Americans to treat colds, flu, and upper respiratory infections. Osha is purported to be an immune builder, that is, it helps the body ward off viral infections. It is now sold in combination with Lomatium root, another reputed immune enhancer used by Native Americans, in capsule form. As word gets out about Osha's positive action on the immune system, it will undoubtedly become as popular as Echinacea, Astragalus, and other well-known herbal immune boosters. According to , director of the Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, "osha root is one of the only botanicals that is truly virucidal, that is, it kills viruses. The herb has long been used by Native Americans, who, according to tradition, first observed bears digging up the root and eating it when ill. Osha is a blood purifier, immune stimulant and expectorant for coughs. It is strong but safe". Osha can be taken in capsule form, 1 capsule up to 3 times a day, or mix 20 to 30 drops of extract in a liquid up to 3 times daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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