Synopsis

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

Agastache urticifolia (commonly known as nettleleaf giant hyssop or horse mint) has a historical tradition of use among Native American peoples and in some herbal medicine practices as a remedy for coughs and related respiratory issues. Ethnobotanical records, such as those documented by the Native American Ethnobotany Database, indicate that various tribes—including the Okanagan-Colville, Shoshone, and Blackfoot—used infusions or decoctions of the leaves and flowers to treat coughs, colds, and throat irritations. The preparation often involved making a tea from the aerial parts of the plant, which was then consumed to soothe cough or congestion.

However, there is little to no modern scientific research specifically validating the use of Agastache urticifolia for cough. While the plant contains essential oils and aromatic compounds that may have mild expectorant or soothing properties, its efficacy for cough has not been rigorously studied in clinical trials. Thus, the evidence supporting its use is primarily traditional, with a moderate level of consistency in ethnobotanical reports but lacking in scientific validation. The rating of 2 reflects the presence of widespread traditional use, but the absence of robust scientific confirmation.

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