| Latin | Agastache rugosa |
|---|---|
| Pinyin | Huò Xiāng |
| Common Names | Patchouli |
| TCM Category | Aromatics Transform Damp |
| Nature | slightly warm |
| Flavor | acrid, aromatic |
| Meridians | Lung, Spleen, Stomach |
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| Dosage | • Forms: |
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Common uses (educational)
Naturopathic context (educational): In integrative practices, herbs in the Aromatics Transform Damp group like Agastache rugosa are often discussed for general wellness themes (e.g., digestive comfort, respiratory support, or stress resilience), with emphasis on individualized assessment, conservative dosing, and monitoring for interactions.
Homeopathic context (educational): Homeopathy is a distinct modality using highly diluted preparations based on “like cures like.” Mentions here are descriptive only; dilutional homeopathic products do not contain pharmacologically active amounts of plant constituents, and evidence for efficacy varies.
These summaries are not medical advice, not claims of efficacy, and not usage instructions.