Plant Information

Common Name: AGASTACHE - KOREAN MINT
Scientific Name: Agastache rugosa
Alternative Names: Wrinkled Giant Hyssop

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R85.00

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Description

• Perennial
• Korean mint is native to East Asia.
• It bears spikes of small purple flowers and can grow up to 1m+.
• Korean mint has a fragrant aroma, is frost hardy and draught tolerant.

Culinary Uses

• Fresh and dried leaves provide flavouring for meat dishes and salads.
• Also makes a pleasant tea.

Parts Used

• The leaves and stems (aerial parts).

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• An aromatic, anti-bacterial herb that stimulates the digestive system and relaxes spasms.
• Used in tradisional Chinese medicine to improve appetite and to relieve dyspepsia, nausea and vomiting.

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