{"product_id":"st-francis-osha-tincture-50ml","title":"St. Francis Osha Tincture, Rocky Mountain Root Traditionally Used for Respiratory Support, 50ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Osha Tincture Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsha is a Rocky Mountain plant with a long history in the traditional medicine of Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest, where it is among the most highly regarded respiratory herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also one of the harder herbs to source responsibly. Osha resists cultivation — it depends on a soil fungus relationship that has proven very difficult to replicate — so essentially all osha on the market is wildcrafted, which makes sustainable sourcing a genuine consideration rather than a marketing line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from osha (Ligusticum porteri, root) at 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, in a base of distilled water and certified organic alcohol. 50 ml with a dropper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSt. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid herbal extracts in Ontario since 1988. Their tinctures use certified organic alcohol and distilled water, and are made to a stated extraction ratio so you know the strength of what you are taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho St. Francis Osha Tincture Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is for anyone drawn to traditional Southwestern herbal practice, and for people who already know osha and want a well-made tincture. It carries a distinctive strong, spicy, celery-like character that people tend to either take to immediately or not at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult a practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist, and before use in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Osha is in the carrot family, which contains several highly toxic lookalikes — another reason to buy it from a reputable maker rather than foraging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSt. Francis Osha Tincture Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Herb Tincture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Osha (Ligusticum porteri) alone, with no blend to dilute it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStated Extraction Ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e — 250 mg Quantity Crude Equivalent per millilitre, so you know the strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic Alcohol\u003c\/strong\u003e — The extraction base is organic, not industrial ethanol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquid Absorbs Faster Than Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e — Tinctures do not need to disintegrate before absorption can begin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDropper Dosing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Adjustable to the drop, which capsules cannot match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Ontario Since 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e — St. Francis Herb Farm has been making liquid extracts in Canada for over thirty years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50ml Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e — A practical size for a single-herb tincture taken three times daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-section\" id=\"faq-st-francis-osha-tincture-50ml\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What is St. Francis Osha Tincture?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eA single-herb liquid extract of osha (Ligusticum porteri, root) at 250 mg QCE per millilitre, in a 50 ml dropper bottle.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How much do I take?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 0.7-1.1 ml (20-33 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why a tincture rather than capsules?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eLiquid extracts absorb without needing to disintegrate first, and a dropper lets you adjust the dose to the drop.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Does it contain alcohol?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eYes. Certified organic alcohol is the extraction solvent — it is what pulls the compounds from the plant. Taken in a little water the amount per dose is very small, but it is worth knowing if you avoid alcohol.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Where does osha grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eThe Rocky Mountains and the American Southwest, at high elevation. It has a long history in the traditional medicine of Indigenous peoples of that region.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Why can't osha be farmed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eIt depends on a relationship with a soil fungus that has proven very difficult to replicate in cultivation, so essentially all osha is wildcrafted.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does it taste like?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStrong, spicy and celery-like — it is in the carrot family. The flavour is distinctive and people tend to have a clear opinion about it.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ What does Quantity Crude Equivalent mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eQuantity Crude Equivalent tells you how much raw herb each millilitre represents. A 1:4 tincture at 250 mg QCE means every millilitre carries the equivalent of 250 mg of dried herb. Stating the ratio is what separates a properly made tincture from one that simply lists an ingredient.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsage and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How do I take it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eAdults: 0.7-1.1 ml (20-33 drops) 3 times daily in a little water on an empty stomach.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ Are there any cautions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eConsult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e➕ How should I store it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left:25px; margin-top:5px; padding-bottom:10px;\"\u003eStore in a cool, dry place away from direct light with the cap closed. Keep out of reach of children.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"St. Francis Herb Farm","offers":[{"title":"50ml","offer_id":47584055263403,"sku":"709864","price":30.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/4126\/8139\/files\/709864.jpg?v=1789572398","url":"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/fr\/products\/st-francis-osha-tincture-50ml","provider":"Vitamart.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}