« Anise hyssop was used medicinally by Native American First Nations for centuries »
| Common name(s): |
anise-hyssop, blue hyssop, giant hyssop |
| Family |
Lamiaceae |
| Origin |
North America, Europe, Asia |
| Parts used |
aerial |
| Constituents |
antioxidants, tannins, flavonoids (pinene, camphene, myrcene, limonene, ocimene, linalool, isomenthone, pulegone, cadinene, spathulenol, cadinol), minerals (calcium, sodium, phosphporus, iron, copper), agastinol, agastenol |
| Therapeutic actions |
antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiviral, anti-mutagenic, cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, diaphoretic |
| Organs or systems affected |
respiratory system, cardiovascular system, gastrointestinal system |
| Main medicinal uses |
helps ease colds
reduces fever
promotes sweating
treats gastrointestinal upsets
fights diarrhea
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| Counterindications |
Generally regarded as safe when consumed in normal daily amounts. Avoid use during pregnancy. |
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