Evidence supporting the use of: Agastache
For the health condition: Infection (viral)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Agastache, commonly known as Korean mint or huò xiāng in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been historically used to address a variety of ailments, including those related to viral infections. In TCM, Agastache is valued for its purported ability to "dispel dampness," alleviate nausea, and treat digestive disturbances often associated with infectious illnesses. Its use for viral infections is primarily traditional, grounded in centuries-old herbal practices rather than robust modern clinical evidence.

Pharmacological studies have identified several bioactive compounds in Agastache species, including essential oils (such as estragole and methyl chavicol), flavonoids, and phenylpropanoids, some of which exhibit mild antimicrobial and antiviral activity in vitro. However, these findings are preliminary and have yet to be translated into clinical recommendations or rigorous human trials specifically targeting viral infections. Thus, while Agastache’s traditional use for symptoms related to viral illnesses is well-documented, scientific validation remains limited.

In summary, the use of Agastache for viral infections is supported by historical and traditional practice, particularly within East Asian medicine, but current scientific evidence supporting its efficacy for this purpose is weak and not conclusive.

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