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Color image depicting several white and dark purple flowers of the osha plant.
Osha (Lakota name: Mato tapejuta. Scientific name: Ligusticum porter)

A decoction of the roots or seeds is used to treat poor circulation, fevers, bronchitis, and cramps. The root is burned and the smoke inhaled deeply through the nose to relieve headache and to eliminate sinus infections.

Courtesy Al Schneider