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Agastache scrophulariifolia
Agastache scrophulariifolia
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.
Enhanced precautions for this plant: Traditional use with limited scientific documentation: consult a healthcare professional or experienced herbalist before any use. Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding, due to insufficient safety data. Do not administer to young children without professional advice. Do not exceed occasional and short-term use, in the absence of data on prolonged use.
Decoction — Root
Root decoction
The dried and cut root is gently boiled for a few minutes in water, then left to steep covered before straining. This traditional preparation requires professional guidance for dosage, as its use is poorly documented. Dosage must be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Where to find it
Obtaining the plant
This agastache remains rare in cultivation and uncommon in the herbal trade; it is mainly found growing wild in certain wooded regions of eastern North America, or through collectors of native plants.
Harvest season
When to harvest it
The root is traditionally harvested in autumn, once the aerial parts have died back, for optimal concentration of active constituents.
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