The Taste Of Osha

Osha root - the root of a flower (from the basil family) that generally grows in the Southwest regions, has been used for thousands of years by the Native Americans. This powerful, and strong smelling root is used for colds, flu, pneumonia, TB, congestion, wards off rattlesnakes, naturally purifies the air, viral infections, bronchial inflammation, difficulty breathing, allergies, asthma, indigestion, promotes productive sweats which in turn expells toxins from the body, and has strong antibacterial properties.

Simply warmed up it beneficially affects upper gastro, cardiovascular, and central nervous systems. It's also beneficial for reproduction, stimulating the the uterus, kidneys and is good for circulation. Why am I talking about Osha root?

My youngest daughter, 15 months, has been fighting a nasty viral infection for almost 2 months. As you know there's no westernized cure for a viral infection. Also, my husband, my 3 year old and myself have been passing back and forth colds and all around ickyness. Sick to death of this, a good family friend who is very familiar with natural medicines, told us to try osha. So I made a trip to the herb shop in hippyville Bellingham and bought my first ounce of Osha root.

For Bel's sake, I made her some tea and put it in her bottle, followed by a bit of honey to help the taste and then mixed it with milk. The very next morning, she looked better, she sounded better and the drainage from her little nose was cut by about 80%. I steam her room with the hot pan to help cleanse the air, mixed with her normal humidifier, she is already all around much healthier.

Wow, I'm so done with medicine in a bottle. I'm not sure why I hadn't really picked up on this form of treating, I grew up with it. My parents are excellant gardeners and can grow anything. Along the way, my mom started getting into natural remedies and always had an herb garden filled with something that tasted aweful in one form or another, but they worked. Ding dong ping and a light goes off.