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Ligusticum porterii (Osha)

botanicals

definition

botanical name(s): Ligusticum porterii

synonyms: osha, Indian parsley, Colorado cough root, chuchupate

part(s) used: root

qualities:

affinities:

actions: diaphoretic, antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, stomachic, bitter

dosage:

» acute conditions: up to 5 ml. or 1 tsp. every 3-4 hrs.

» chronic conditions: 1 - 3 ml.

therapy: viral infections, sore throats, bronchitis, coughs, infected cuts and wounds

toxicity:

constituents: volatile and fixed oils, alkaloid, a lactone glycoside, saponins, phytosterols, ferulic acid

footnotes

; therapy: viral infections, sore throats, bronchitis, coughs, infected cuts and wounds

toxicity:

constituents: volatile and fixed oils, alkaloid, a lactone glycoside, saponins, phytosterols, ferulic acid

footnotes

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