OSHA Root
This root makes magical tea. Respect must be given this powerful herb that has great healing powers. The aroma evokes ancient and familiar memories.
Osha Root
$10.00
- Description:
- Known as “Bear Root” or “Snake Root”, this Native American herb has been used for medical remedies, plant smudging, and therapeutic purposes, and can be found high in the Black Hills.
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Description
This important Native American herb is a wild-crafted plant, found at very high elevations west of the Black Hills.
Ligusticum porteri
Some people call this Bear Root and some people call it Snake Root. It has a very strong odor, something like a spicy celery-like scent.
For medicinal applications, this American Indian herb can be brewed as a herbal remedy for relieving respiratory disorders and fevers.
Osha Root can also be used to flavor traditional smoking mixtures.
In ceremony, pieces of the root are burned on the hot rocks during sweatlodge as part of Native American ceremonial smudging.
This is a VERY popular herb and Native American tradition assigns much therapeutic effect to this plant.
Dimensions:
1/2 ounce package
Reviews (46)
Osha (Bear) Root
I've had respiratory problems since the 70's. Osha has been my go to, always on hand, remedy since my wild crafting partner served me a cup of tea from Osha he gathered near our cabin in the rocky Mountains.The instantaneous relief was mind blowing. Now, since I no longer live in the Rockies, I am thankful to have the Prairie's Edge source.I keep a decoction in my frig. after soaking the finely chopped root it in water for several hours then slowly bringing it to a simmer, and letting it simmer a couple more hours while it fills the house like a steam bath. Then strain and bottle it to take a slug or two every time my lungs start to seize up.
Additional Info
- Description:
- Known as “Bear Root” or “Snake Root”, this Native American herb has been used for medical remedies, plant smudging, and therapeutic purposes, and can be found high in the Black Hills.
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