Western Herbalism
Osha
Ligusticum porteri
May be added to sinus lavage formulas Topically for bacterial infections Decocted wash for skin infections Indicated for repeated respiratory illnesses in short intervals Local anti-septic on mucous membranes TCM=pathogen invasion, dispels wind cold and phlegm conditions
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Sinusitis
- Skin infection
- Pharyngitis
- Sinus infection
- Cough (lingering)
- Upper respiratory infection
- Bronchitis
- Colds
- Sore throat
- Flu
- Asthma
- Bronchospasm
- Cough
- Infection
- Respiratory congestion
- Viral infections
- Spasm
- Respiratory complaints
- Immune weakness
- Dyspnea
- Fever
- Common cold
- Mucus congestion
- Thick mucus
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy=limit to short term use
Breastfeeding: Lactation=lack of data
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Decoction | 1-2 tsp/c TID | |
| Tincture (1:3) | 1-3 ml TID | 1-3 mL |
| Decoction | Decoction: 1-2 tsp./cup water; 1 cup TID | |
| 1:7 tincture | 1:7 tincture: 2-4 ml TID | 2-4 mL |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. May be added to sinus lavage formulas Topically for bacterial infections Decocted wash for skin infections Indicated for repeated respiratory illnesses in short intervals Local anti-septic on mucous membranes TCM=pathogen invasion, dispels wind cold and phlegm conditions
primary-actions. Osha acts primarily as: Antimicrobial, Immunostimulant, Expectorant (stimulating), Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Mucolytic. Secondary actions include Antiviral, Antiseptic.
indications. Osha is traditionally indicated for: Sinusitis, Skin infection, Pharyngitis, Sinus infection, Cough (lingering), Upper respiratory infection, Bronchitis, Colds, Sore throat, Flu, Asthma, Bronchospasm, Cough, Infection, Respiratory congestion, and 9 further conditions.
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