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- Eclectic Institute - Lomatium Osha Compound Herbal Extract - 1 oz. (30 ml) Eclectic Institute Lomatium Osha Compound Herbal Extract drops contains Osha (Ligusticum porteri) root and fresh freeze-dried Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum) root. Eclectic Institute botanicals ar organically grown, wildcrafted, or from the best available source. They are carefully prepared fresh or shade-dried. About Lomatium Parts used and where grown Lomatium is native to western North America. Lomatium is potentially threatened in some parts of its habitat, so it should not be picked from the wild without consulting local experts familiar with the plant. The root of lomatium is used medicinally. Historical or traditional use Native Americans of many tribes reportedly used lomatium root to treat a wide variety of infections, particularly those affecting the lungs. Lomatium was used, particularly in the southwestern United States, during the influenza pandemic of 1917 with reportedly good results. Active constituents According to obscure sources, lomatium is reputed to have antiviral effects. One source suggests the constituents tetronic acids and a glucoside of luteolin may be potentially antiviral. However, little is known about how these compounds act or if other ones might be as important. About Osha The Osha herb is a perennial that is native to the Rocky Mountains of North America. It grows in rich, moist soil in upland meadows and ravines in altitudes up to 10,000 feet. The plant has glossy, toothed compound leaves and greenish-yellow flowers. The plant has the same long thin hollow stalks like parsley and dill (all members of the umbelliferae family) that can reach to heights of 2 to 3 feet. The Osha root is very hairy and brown on the outside and yellow on the inside and is the part that is used in herbal medicine. The herb has a camphor like scent due to its essential oil. It is the oil that is responsible for its healing properties. Because Osha root has strong antiviral properties, it should be taken at the first sign of a cold or flu. The herb is extremely beneficial and effective combined with Echinacea against the increase of white blood cells, which is usually indicative of an impending infection. About Organic Alcohol Eclectic chooses to utilize alcohol for their extracts that is made with certified organic sugar cane. The advantages of organic alcohol over conventional grain alcohol are; sugar cane alcohol is hypo-allergenic. Studies have shown that corn alcohol passes the allergens of corn to the spirit that is derived from corn. By using sugar cane alcohol Eclectic is able to bypass any corn allergy problems which may be aggravating the health condition. Corn is also one of the most sprayed crops in the US. Each year millions of pounds herbicide and pesticides are sprayed on corn crops. We feel by using certified organic sugar cane for our alcohol we are offering the consumer a truly organic product as well as an environmentally sound product. Is Organic Alcohol really an issue? In October of 1994 there was a report released titled "Tap Water Blues". This report outlines the herbicide poisoning of several large communities along the Mississippi River. The indiscriminate use of herbicides on corn crops in the Midwest is indicated as to the cause of these poisons in drinking water. Eclectic Institute Frequently Asked Questions Plants have provided mankind with food and medicine since ancient times. Rich traditions have arisen on every continent involving the use of herbs for nourishing, cleansing and balancing the body, mind and spirit. Many of these traditions have been passed down and enriched with scientific understanding, and made available in the form of practical information for the maintenance of optimum health. What about herbal quality? Herb quality cannot be over emphasized. It is critical to effective herbal therapy that the proper plants are picked in the proper season and used fresh. High quality herbs will retain all the
- UPC # 023363161171
- Size/Form 1 oz.
Suggested Use: Shake well before using. Mix 15 to 30 drops in warm water and take this tea 1-3 times daily. INGREDIENTS Osha (Ligusticum porteri ) root 1:4, 33.3%. Fresh freeze-dried Lomatium (Lomatium dissectum ) root 1:4 16.6%. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra ) root 1:4, 16.6%. Kosher vegetable glycerin, 16.6%. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium ) flower & leaf 1:1, 8.3%. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis ) leaf 1:4, 8.3%. Organic Alcohol Content: 50%. Filtered water. WARNINGS Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue if unusual symptoms occur. Consult your health care advisor regarding the use of herbs during pregnancy, with infants or with prescription drugs.
