Agastache foeniculum vs Glycyrrhiza aspera

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Agastache foeniculum

Respiratory

Respiratory

Agastache foeniculum

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Glycyrrhiza aspera

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

North American native prairie herb with anise flavor; used by Plains Indian tribes for cough and fevers.

Central Asian licorice species used in traditional Kazakh and Uzbek medicine for respiratory and digestive conditions.

Active Compounds

estragole, methyl chavicol, limonene, linalool, rosmarinic acid

glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, saponins, tannins

Traditional Uses

cough, fever, digestive disorders, heartache remedy, depression

cough, bronchitis, digestive disorders, fever

Modern Uses

expectorant, carminative, anti-inflammatory, antidepressant

expectorant, anti-inflammatory, digestive tonic

Adult Dosage

3-5g dried herb or 2-3ml tincture daily

3-5g dried root tea 2x/day

Contraindications

pregnancy large amounts, estragole sensitivity

hypertension, kidney disease, pregnancy

Side Effects

generally safe

hypertension, edema, hypokalemia

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E