Osha
Ligusticum porteri
A revered Rocky Mountain 'bear root' used for respiratory infections, sore throats, and altitude.
Traditional use (indigenous-americas): A revered Rocky Mountain 'bear root' used for respiratory infections, sore throats, and altitude.
A revered Rocky Mountain 'bear root' used for respiratory infections, sore throats, and altitude.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A revered Rocky Mountain 'bear root' used for respiratory infections, sore throats, and altitude.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Often confused with toxic hemlock relatives (correct ID critical); over-harvested; avoid in pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Wild-harvested without expert ID
Often confused with toxic hemlock relatives (correct ID critical); over-harvested; avoid in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.