Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Agastache, particularly Agastache rugosa (often called Korean mint or Huò Xiāng in Traditional Chinese Medicine), has a long history of use in East Asian herbal medicine. However, its traditional applications are primarily related to digestive complaints, such as nausea, vomiting, and dampness-related disorders, rather than insomnia or sleep disorders. There are very limited references in historical texts suggesting its use for calming effects or as part of multi-herb formulas that may have a sedative effect, but Agastache itself is not a recognized sleep aid in the core traditional pharmacopeias. In modern herbal practice, it is sometimes included in complex blends for overall wellness, which may incidentally ease mild tension, but there is little direct traditional rationale for its use specifically for insomnia.

On the scientific side, there is minimal published research evaluating Agastache species for sleep induction or for treating insomnia. Most studies focus on its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, or digestive benefits. Any purported sedative effects have not been validated in robust clinical studies. Thus, the use of Agastache to support or treat insomnia is justified, if at all, only by weak traditional associations, and not by scientific validation.

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