anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum)

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
Counterindications	Generally regarded as safe when consumed in normal daily amounts. Avoid use during pregnancy.