Osha Root vs Eremophila Longifolia

A Rocky Mountain herb sacred to many Native American nations; bears dig and eat the roots after hibernation; used for respiratory infections and immune stimulation.

Shrub widespread across arid and semi-arid Australia used extensively by Aboriginal peoples for coughs, colds, skin infections, and as an analgesic smoke treatment.

Ligustilide, Phthalides, Essential oils, Ferulic acid

verbascoside, eremophilone, sesquiterpenes, phenylpropanoids

Respiratory infections and bronchitis, Immune stimulation in Native American medicine, Altitude sickness

cough, cold, skin infections, aches and pains, smoke treatment

Antiviral for respiratory infections, Immune stimulant, Anti-inflammatory

antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, expectorant

3-5g dried root as decoction or 4ml tincture three times daily

Leaf decoction 200ml 2–3x daily or steam inhalation

Avoid in pregnancy, Avoid with blood thinners

pregnancy, allergy

GI disturbance, Emmenagogue effects

mild digestive upset