Anise Hyssop • Agastache foeniculum

Parts Used: flowers and leaves

Affinity: digestive system, respiratory system

Herbal Action: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, carminative, diaphoretic, expectorant

Indications:

• A helpful ally for colds and flu, especially with fever, cough and/or sore throat

• Topically soothing on burns, rashes, and poison ivy

Preferred Preparations: poultice, infusion, tincture

Taste: minty, slightly bitter, sweet like licorice

Contraindications: generally regarded as safe

Origin Story: we owe our knowledge to the Indigenous folk of Northern America, who also use this plant to treat melancholy and depression.