Evidence supporting the use of: Osha
For the health condition: Chest Pain

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Osha (Ligusticum porteri) is a perennial herb native to the Rocky Mountains and has a long history of use in Native American and Hispanic herbal traditions. Traditionally, Osha root has been used as a remedy for respiratory ailments, including coughs, sore throat, and bronchitis. Its use for "chest pain" is generally rooted in these traditions, where chest pain was often associated with respiratory infections or congestion rather than cardiac causes. It was commonly prepared as a tea, tincture, or chew to alleviate symptoms thought to arise from colds, flu, or bronchial irritation.

Scientific evidence supporting Osha root's efficacy for chest pain is minimal to nonexistent. There are no clinical trials or rigorous scientific studies demonstrating its effectiveness for chest pain of any origin, whether respiratory or cardiac. The phytochemical profile of Osha includes compounds like ligustilide and various coumarins, which may have anti-inflammatory or mild bronchodilatory effects based on laboratory studies, but this has not been translated into clinical recommendations. Overall, Osha's use for chest pain is justified primarily by tradition, and any potential benefit is anecdotal or based on historical practices rather than contemporary scientific validation.

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