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Mexican Osha – Whole Root, Ligusticum porteri
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Whole dried roots of osha, Ligusticum porteri, a species of the carrot family (Apiaceae). The Maya Herbs pouch reads Whole and Made in Mexico; the photos show dark brown, wrinkled and twisted root pieces in a woven basket. Sizes: 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Common names: Osha; Porter’s lovage, mountain lovage (English); chuchupate (Spanish)
- Botanical name: Ligusticum porteri J.M.Coult. & Rose
- Synonym: Ligusticum brevilobum Rydb.
Smart Seeds & Herbs · 1 kg / 250 g / 50 g
Whole osha root from Mexico
This listing contains whole dried roots of osha, Ligusticum porteri. The photos show dark brown, wrinkled and twisted root pieces, some with lighter cut ends, piled in a woven basket. The kraft pouch has a green Maya Herbs label with Osha, Ligusticum porteri, Whole and Made in Mexico. The supplier lists root as the plant part and Mexico as the country. Choose 50 g, 250 g or 1 kg; Mycotrop sells the roots strictly as a collectible or souvenir item.
- 1 kg / 250 g / 50 g
- Apiaceae
- Root
- Whole
- Common names
- Osha; Porter’s lovage, mountain lovage (English); chuchupate (Spanish)
- Botanical name
- Ligusticum porteri J.M.Coult. & Rose
- Synonym
- Ligusticum brevilobum Rydb.
- Family
- Apiaceae (carrot family)
- Plant part
- Root
- Form
- Whole
Traditional use
Ligusticum porteri, osha, is a plant of the carrot family (Apiaceae) that grows in the Rocky Mountains, from Montana and Wyoming to Mexico, at roughly 2,900 to 3,500 metres.
According to the University of Kansas, Native American peoples and Hispanic communities of the south-western United States and Mexico have long used it; it remains important in Hispanic communities of New Mexico. The root and leaves are also used as a seasoning, with a pungent flavour reminiscent of celery and liquorice.
| Known compounds | Phthalides ((Z)- and (E)-3-butylidenephthalide) and carotol, isolated from a root extract (Ali et al. 2024). The genus Ligusticum mainly holds phthalides, alkaloids and phenolic acids (Donkor et al. 2016). |
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| Traditional use | A plant long used by Native American peoples and Hispanic communities of the south-western United States and Mexico; also used as a seasoning. |
| State of research | Mostly laboratory studies (cultured cells, insect tests). No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
Good to know
- In the wild, osha can be mistaken for hemlock, a poisonous plant, especially in fir and aspen forests. Telling them apart requires examining the seeds and roots (University of Kansas).
Botanical background
Coulter and Rose published Ligusticum porteri in 1888 in their revision of the North American Umbelliferae. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts the name in the carrot family, Apiaceae, and lists Ligusticum brevilobum Rydb. as a synonym. Recorded English names include osha, Porter’s lovage and mountain lovage; in Spanish the plant is known as chuchupate.
Range in North America
The checklist gives a native range in the south-western United States (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) and in north-western and north-eastern Mexico. The Mexican origin stated by the supplier fits that range.
Whole roots
The roots are packed whole, neither cut nor powdered, so the pieces differ in length, thickness and shape. More roots, barks and herbs are listed in Smart Seeds & Herbs.
Shipping
We pack orders on business days in plain outer packaging with no description of what is inside. If the carrier offers tracking, you receive the link by email once the parcel has left. See Delivery, Tracking & Returns for delivery estimates and for the 14-day right of withdrawal and its exceptions.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Common names | Osha; Porter’s lovage, mountain lovage (English); chuchupate (Spanish) |
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| Botanical name | Ligusticum porteri J.M.Coult. & Rose |
| Synonym | Ligusticum brevilobum Rydb. |
| Family | Apiaceae (carrot family) |
| Plant part | Root |
| Form | Whole |
| Origin | Mexico (supplier and pouch label) |
| Pack sizes | 50 g · 250 g · 1 kg |
| Supplier label | Maya Herbs |
| Reference | 2262 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: University of Kansas, Native Medicinal Plant Research Program: Oshá; Ali et al. 2024, Acta Trop 260; Donkor et al. 2016, J Ethnopharmacol 194; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is osha (Ligusticum porteri)?
It is a plant of the carrot family from the Rocky Mountains, from Montana to Mexico. Native American peoples and Hispanic communities have long used it, and its root is also used as a pungent seasoning.
What does osha root contain?
Phthalides, including 3-butylidenephthalide, and carotol were isolated from a root extract in 2024. The genus Ligusticum is known for its phthalides, alkaloids and phenolic acids.
What is osha?
Osha is the common name of Ligusticum porteri, a species of the carrot family (Apiaceae).
Is the root whole or cut?
Whole. The dried roots are packed as they are, so pieces vary in size.
Where do the roots come from?
Mexico, according to the supplier and the pouch label.
Is it intended for consumption?
No. It is sold strictly as a collectible or souvenir item. Do not consume.
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