Osha root is not commonly discussed Its other names are Bear Root, Loveroot, and Bear Medicine Its botanical name is Ligusticum porter
It is not common to find this plant in the Northeastern areas. It has affinity for the southern Rocky Mountains . Many tribes of native Americans could not do without this plant. It was seen as a purifying agent, and to help babies breathe
I have used this herb as a powerful anti viral agent. It is great for colds, flu, upper respiratory infections and although I haven’t used it to treat tuberculosis ( it has been used for TB in the literature )
On reading about this herb in different books, it has been used to treat many different ailments. The essential oils of this plant are bitter. It is excellent for lung and throat infections. I compare this herb to Self Heal as well as Lungwort. It is great for the lungs as it broch dilates the lungs. I have seen it used for rheumatism and digestive disorders.
It should be part of your herbal first aid kit
Until tomorrow…