Herbarium of the Ancients — Detailed Notebook

Agastache foeniculum

Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.

Avoid in case of known allergy to plants in the Lamiaceae family (mint, sage, etc.). As a precaution, use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in young children should remain moderate and be discussed with a healthcare professional. Do not confuse with other Agastache species that are less documented and have different traditional uses.

Infusion — Fresh or dried leaves and flowering tops

Anise hyssop leaf infusion

Pour simmering water over crushed leaves and let steep for about ten minutes, covered. Strain and enjoy plain or lightly sweetened with honey. 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried leaves per cup, 2 to 3 times daily.

Infused oil — Fresh leaves

Aromatic leaf oil

Freshly picked leaves were sometimes macerated in a mild vegetable oil, exposed to sunlight for several days, for use in light massage or aromatic cooking. Strain before use and store away from light. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.

Where to find it

Obtaining the plant

It is mainly found in herbal shops as dried leaves or tea sachets, and is also cultivated in many aromatic and vegetable gardens in North America and Europe.

Harvest season

When to harvest

The leaves and flowering tops are traditionally harvested in summer, just before or during full bloom, in dry weather.

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