Agastache rugosa
Agastache rugosa, commonly known as Korean Mint, is a highly valued perennial herb in traditional medicine. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and purple flower spikes, it offers potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and digestive benefits. This versatile plant is widely utilized in herbal remedies to support respiratory health and calm stress.
- Scientific name: Agastache rugosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Lamiales and the family Lamiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Agastache.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Agastache | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution across several regions of the European continent. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Great Britain and Sweden. Moving toward the center of the continent, it is also found throughout Middle Europe. Specifically, its range extends through Germany and into the territories of Austria. Finally, the distribution continues through the combined regions of Czechia and Slovakia.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Central European Russia | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Amur | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Khabarovsk | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Kuril Is. | WCVP |
| Russian Far East | Primorye | WCVP |
Chemicals
Agastache rugosa has 34 reported phytochemicals identified across 53 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acacetin, rosmarinic acid, pulegone, estragole, agastachoside.
- Total chemicals
- 34
- Scientific sources
- 53
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| acacetin | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| rosmarinic acid | 6 | ★★★☆☆ |
| pulegone | 5 | ★★★☆☆ |
| estragole | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agastachoside | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| menthone | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acacetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Agastinol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| D-limonene | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Agastache rugosa has 6 reported activities identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antifungal, Antimicrobial.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antifungal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Agastache rugosa has 7 reported medicinal uses identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include COVID-19, adjuvant arthritis, antioxidant, antiviral, coronavirus.
- Total uses
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| adjuvant arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antiviral | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coronavirus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |