Lamiaceae
Anis Hyssop
Agastache foeniculum
✓ Generally Safe
Caution in Pregnancy
Native to: North America
Also known as: Anise Hyssop, Blue Giant Hyssop, Lavender Hyssop, Fragrant Giant Hyssop
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Parts Used
LeafFlower
Therapeutic Uses
Digestive complaints (flatulence, IBS, nausea), colds and flu, respiratory catarrh, coughs. Pleasant anise-scented herb — excellent digestive and respiratory tea.
Herbal Actions
Carminative, antispasmodic, diaphoretic, expectorant, antifungal
Active Constituents
Volatile oil (estragole/methyl chavicol — primary, anethole, menthone), flavonoids, rosmarinic acid, tannins
Preparation Methods
☕ Herbal Tea🏺 Tincture
Traditional Preparation Notes
| Herbal Tea | 2 tsp fresh or 1 tsp dried per 250ml, steep 10 min covered — pleasant, 3x daily |
| Tincture | 2–3 ml (1:5, 40% ethanol), 3x daily |
| Notes | Excellent children's herb — pleasant taste. Combine with chamomile for digestive complaints. One of best-tasting medicinal herbs. Native American traditional medicine. |
Safety Information
Safety Rating
✓ Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Caution in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Estragole content — theoretical carcinogen at very high doses (culinary amounts safe). Avoid large therapeutic doses in pregnancy.
Side Effects: Extremely rare at culinary/therapeutic doses. Contact sensitization possible. Generally very safe.