Evidence supporting the use of: Agastache
For the health condition: Menstrual Irregularity

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Agastache, commonly known as Korean mint or huò xiāng (藿香) in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has a long history of medicinal use in East Asia. Its primary uses in TCM are to treat digestive disorders, nausea, and conditions associated with dampness, such as summer heat and gastrointestinal upset. There is, however, some traditional attribution to its use in regulating "qi" and harmonizing the middle burner, which can be loosely associated with supporting women’s reproductive health in the context of overall body balance. Nonetheless, Agastache is not a primary or common herb in traditional formulas specifically designed for menstrual irregularity. In classical and modern TCM texts, other herbs such as Angelica sinensis (dang gui) or Paeonia lactiflora (bai shao) are far more prominent for menstrual support. There is currently no significant scientific research supporting Agastache’s direct effectiveness in treating menstrual irregularity. Published studies and ethnobotanical surveys rarely cite Agastache species for this indication. Thus, while its use for menstrual health may be mentioned anecdotally or in broad "balancing" formulas, the evidence is limited and largely indirect. Overall, the traditional support for Agastache in menstrual irregularity is weak, and there is no scientific validation at this time.

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