Other Names: Korean mint • Patchouli • Blue licorice • Purple giant hyssop • Indian mint • Banga (Korean) • Pogostemonis Plant Family: Labiatae (Mint)
Species
Two plants are used for Huo Xiang:• Pogostemonis Herba (Guang Huo Xiang): Also call Patchouli.
• Agastaches Rugosa (Tu Huo Xiang): Also call Korean mint
Literature tend to point to Pogostemonis as being more potent and effective while Agastaches is considered less aromatic and less potent. However, Agastaches is more common in the U.S.
Growth
Agastache rugosa is in the USDA Plant Database. Drill down via USDA Interactive Map:
USA: Not found in the wild. USDA Zones: 4-9
World: Korea, China, Japan, Russian Primorye, India, Taiwan, and Vietnam
Habitats: Moist grasslands, valleys, banks of streams, rivers, ponds.
Category: Aromatic Transform Damp
English: Agastache Pinyin: Huo Xiang Pharmaceutical: Herba Pogostemonis
Contraindications: Heat yin deficiency • Stomach fire • Mint allergy
Typical Dosage: 4.5 g to 9 g • Cook less than 15 minutes. Guidelines
Parts Used: Root • Leaves
Other:
Combine With
Purpose
Ban Xia + Cang Zhu
Dampness blocking the middle burner: nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, diarrhea, and poor appetite
Bai Zhu + Dang Shen
Spleen and stomach deficiency: vomiting and diarrhea
Zi Su Ye + Hou Po
Wind cold and dampness blocking the middle burner: fever and chills, chest heaviness, nausea and cough
Sha Ren
Morning sickness
Pei Lan
Damp summer-heat: fatigue, nausea, heaviness in chest
Huang Qin + Lian Qiao + Hua Shi
Fever, lethargic, dark urine, abdominal distention, general body aches
Huang Lian + Zhu Ru
Damp heat vomiting
Formulas with Huo Xiang
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan • Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San • Xie Huang San
Alert
Be cautions with all medicine.
Do not use with mint allergy
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Potential Drug Interactions
Herbal medicine may interact negatively with pharma drugs and other herbs. Examples below:
Herbs: None noted
Pharma Drugs:None noted
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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