Ligusticum porteri
(Osha)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Antiviral
• Diaphoretic
• Diuretic
• Immune stimulating properties
• Promotes expectoration

Clinical Indications:

• AIDS
• Herpes simplex
• Respiratory tract infection, especially debilitating with much mucus and congestion in the tissues
• Viral infections

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Limited data

Toxicity:

• None known

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