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Osha Research

Osha (Ligusticum porteri)

  • Native to the Rocky Mountains of North America

  • A member of the Parsley Family (Apiceae)

  • Used medicinally to treat cold, sore throats, and other respiratory illnesses.

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Sustainable Harvest

Increases in the demand for Osha has raised concerns of over-harvesting. To maintain this natural resource for future generations, we must develop sustainable harvest protocols.

Our Research

We are gathering data on Osha populations in the San Juan and Rio Grande National Forests. These data will be used to help develop recommendations for sustainable harvest.  To learn more about our Osha research project, check out the Osha page of the Native Medicinal Plant Research Program.

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