Agastache rugosa Korean mint (Labiatae)

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Agastache rugosa
Korean mint
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The Agastache rugosa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia It is a member of the Labiatae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Korean mint.

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Latin Name:  Agastache rugosa
Common Name:  Korean mint
Family:  Labiatae
Author:  (Fisch.&Mey.)O.Kuntze.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Grassy places in mountains, especially by streams, and in valleys all over Japan[58].

Medicinal Information: Korean mint is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs[218]. Considered to be a "warming" herb, it is used in situations where there is "dampness" within the digestive system, resulting in poor digestion and reduced vitality[254]. The leaves and stems are antibacterial, antifungal, aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, febrifuge and stomachic[147, 176, 218, 238]. They are used internally to improve the appetite and strengthen the digestive system[238], they relieve symptoms such as abdominal bloating, indigestion, nausea and vomiting[254]. It is also used to treat morning sickness[254]. The leaves are also used in the treatment of chest congestion, diarrhoea and headaches[218]. An infusion of the leaves is used in the treatment of angina pains[222]. The plant is used as a folk remedy for cancer, extracts of the plant have shown anticancer activity[218].

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