Anise Hyssop Herb Information

Scientific Name: Agastache foeniculum syn A. anisata, A. anethiodora, Lophanthus anisatus

Anise Hyssop perennial is native to North America which is hardy to Zone 4. It is a member of the mint family (Labitiae). Not grown enough. A lovely and fragant (entire plant smells sweetly of anise) ornamental well-suited for the back of the border.

Uses of Anise Hyssop

• Anise Hyssop Leaf tea has been used for fevers, colds, coughs, to induce sweating and to strengthen a weak heart.
• Anise Hyssop Root was used by the Chippewa in lung formulas.
• Leaves may be used fresh or dried.
• Anise Hyssop is used to replace Anise seed in a recipe: make a strong tea using 2 tsps of dried leaves in 1 C. of water; replace half of liquid in recipe with the tea.