Synopsis

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

Agastache urticifolia, commonly known as nettleleaf giant hyssop or horsemint, has a history of traditional use among Native American groups and herbalists for gastrointestinal complaints, including gas and bloating. Ethnobotanical records show that various tribes, such as the Shoshone and Paiute, used infusions or decoctions of the plant’s leaves and flowers to relieve digestive discomfort, including flatulence and stomach upset. The traditional rationale is often rooted in the plant’s aromatic properties, which are thought to have carminative effects (i.e., they help expel gas from the digestive tract).

However, there is a lack of well-designed clinical trials or robust pharmacological studies specifically investigating Agastache urticifolia for gas and bloating. Most references to its digestive use are anecdotal or based on historical documentation rather than modern scientific validation. The carminative action is inferred from the presence of essential oils and aromatic compounds, similar to other members of the Lamiaceae (mint) family, but direct evidence is limited. Thus, while the use is supported by tradition, scientific evidence remains minimal, warranting a modest evidence rating.

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