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herb
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
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