« Anise hyssop was used medicinally by Native American First Nations for centuries »
Common name(s): anise-hyssop, blue hyssop, gian 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.
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References:
- The Herbal Apothecary - 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them, JJ Pursell, Timber Press, Oregon (2015)
- Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, Second Edition, Iris F. F. Benzie, Sissi Wachtel-Galor, CRC Press (2011)
- Herbal Medicine: Expanded Commission E Monographs, Mark Blumenthal, Integrative Medicine Communications (2000)
- www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- www.whfoods.com
- pfaf.org
- www.botanical.com
- nutritiondata.self.com
- www.healthline.com
- www.webmd.com
- thenaturopathicherbalist.com
- www.britannica.com
