Agastache urticifolia
Agastache urticifolia · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Moderate (119 studies) · ★★★☆☆
Agastache urticiifolia, scientifically known as Agastache urticiifolia, is a resilient perennial herb native to North America. Often called Giant Hyssop, this aromatic plant is prized for its medicinal properties, particularly in supporting digestive health and soothing respiratory issues. Its fragrant foliage and nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators beautifully.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Northern America
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Agastache urticifoliaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across the western portions of North America. In Western Canada, its presence is limited to the province of British Columbia. Moving into the Northwestern United States, it can be found growing in the state of Oregon. The distribution continues through Washington and into the mountainous terrain of Montana. Finally, the species reaches as far south as Colorado within the Northwestern U.S.A. region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Montana | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Nevada | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Utah | WCVP |
Chemicals
Agastache urticifolia has 13 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-OCTEN-3-OL, 3-OCTANOL, ALPHA-PINENE, BETA-PINENE, EO.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 1-OCTEN-3-OL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-OCTANOL | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ALPHA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| BETA-PINENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| EO | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Germacrene D | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Isomenthone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIMONENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MENTHONE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| MYRCENE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
1-OCTEN-3-OL
- Dr. Duke
3-OCTANOL
- Dr. Duke
ALPHA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
BETA-PINENE
- Dr. Duke
EO
- Dr. Duke
Germacrene D
- Dr. Duke
Isomenthone
- Dr. Duke
LIMONENE
- Dr. Duke
MENTHONE
- Dr. Duke
MYRCENE
- Dr. Duke
Activities
Agastache urticifolia has 106 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include ACE-Inhibitor, AChE-Inhibitor, Acaricide, Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor, Allelochemic.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| ACE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| AChE-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Acaricide | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelochemic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allelopathic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Allergenic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Analgesic | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacetylcholinesterase | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antiacne | Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |