Agastache scrophulariifolia
- Origin
- North America
- Part used
- Root
- Tradition
- Traditional ethnobotany
An unassuming cousin of mints and aromatic agastaches, Agastache scrophulariifolia grew in the open woodlands and damp edges of eastern North America. Traditional herbalists and certain Native American nations were mainly interested in its root, less well known than the aerial parts of other agastaches but reported in a few local folk uses.
Traditional uses
Traditional digestive support
The root was sometimes used as a mild decoction to help with sluggish digestion or discomfort after meals, according to folk uses passed down orally.
Help during colds
Some local traditions report the use of the root as a warm preparation during feverish states or seasonal colds.
A tonic root
Used occasionally as a general tonic, the root was associated with sustained rather than one-off use in certain traditional practices.
Before you use it
A traditional use poorly documented scientifically: seek the advice of a health professional or an experienced herbalist before any use. Avoid in pregnant or breastfeeding women, for lack of sufficient safety data. Do not give to young children without professional advice. Do not exceed occasional, one-off use, in the absence of data on prolonged use.
The detailed notebook
- Prepared as a paste or decoction
- Traditional duration of use
- Known contraindications
- Related species and their uses
Where to find it
Partner herbalists — available with the detailed notebook.
Sources
PFAF, Wikipedia