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Agastache anethiodora is a synonym.
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Infusion of leaves has been used to treat colds, fevers, heart conditions, chest pain. A poultice has been used to treat burns.
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Agastache species contain pulegone, a monoterpene, which may be carcinogenic (did induce benign tumours), but is not genotoxic.
van den Berg, S.J.P.L., Restani, et al., P.. (2011). Levels of Genotoxic and Carcinogenic Compounds in Plant Food Supplements and Associated Risk Assessment. Food and Nutrition Science 2: 989-1010. Link
Culinary herb with a sweet aniseed flavour.
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