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Korean Mint

Agastache rugosa
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Agastache rugosa (Korean Mint) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Agastache rugosa, mint de Coreea (Agastache rugosa), este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zonele temperate ale Estului Asian, inclusiv Amur, China Central-Nordic, Japonia, Khabarovsk, Coreea, Insulele Kuril, Manchuria și Primorie. Aceasta este membru al familiei Lamiaceae și se dezvoltă în soare complet cu sustrat bine drenat care poate fi sec sau umed. Conștiință pentru fructele mingeților și semințele sale, este valorificată și pentru calitățile ornamentale din cauza înaltării sale de 1 metru și largimea de 0,66 metri. Adaptabilitatea sa la diverse tipuri de sustrat, inclusiv texturi ușoare (sândal) și medii, o face o adunarea versatilă în jardine în zonele de durabilitate 7-10.

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What is Korean Mint?

Agastache rugosa, mint de Coreea (Agastache rugosa), este o plantă perenicolă nativă în zonele temperate ale Estului Asian, inclusiv Amur, China Central-Nordic, Japonia, Khabarovsk, Coreea, Insulele Kuril, Manchuria și Primorie.

What is Korean Mint used for?

Traditionally used for digestion, stress & anxiety. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.

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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Korean Mint
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Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
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Beneficii și dovezi

2 claims · traditional-use context
Traditional-use context
These notes are presented as ethnobotanical context. No cited clinical references are catalogued for this plant yet.
  • Korean Mint is traditionally used in East Asian herbal medicine to support digestion, often consumed as a tea after meals. It helps soothe the digestive tract and may aid in reducing bloating.

    The mechanism involves carminative properties from compounds like thymol and eugenol which help relax smooth muscle tissue in the gastrointestinal tract.

    ▲ ModerateDigestion →
  • Traditional-use note: Korean Mint appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a tea. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.

    Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.

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Mixology suggestions

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Editorial drafts. These pairings are AI-suggested from traditional herbal lore. Always verify with a qualified herbalist before brewing.
Digestive Harmony
digestion
tea
Traditional blend for aiding digestion.
Growingconditions · propagation · uses
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Cultivare

Agastache rugosa se dezvoltă în soare complet și preferă sustratul bine drenat care poate fi ușor sau mediu. Puteți tolera condiții sec să umede, dar necesită regim de apă constant timpurie. Aceasta este perenicolă durabilă în zonele 7-10, făcând-o potrivită pentru zone temperate. Propagează-te prin semințe sau împărțire în primăvară. Crește până la aproximativ 1 metru în înălțime și 66 cm în largime, fiind atât ornamental cât și edibil, cu fructele mingeților și semințele sale fiind cele folosite.
Light
Full sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium
Hardiness
7-10
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
1.0 m × 0.66 m
For first-time growers

How to grow Korean Mint for the first time

8steps

Start with planting Korean Mint in a sunny spot, and you'll have a low-maintenance herb for your garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    Seeds or young plants, a trowel, compost, and mulch.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring after the last frost or in fall before the first freeze.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Choose a well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5, and prepare containers at least 12 inches wide.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Direct sow seeds in the garden after danger of frost is past, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting outside.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Keep plants shaded if direct sun is too intense.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun and regular watering, especially during dry spells. Deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune back after flowering to promote bushier growth and prevent legginess.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy soil, not providing enough sunlight, neglecting deadheading, and waiting too long to prune.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:LeavesSeed
Edible uses: Condiment, Tea
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

9 native · 10 introduced
Distribution across2 continents· 9 native· 10 introduced
Europe5 regions
introduced (5)AustriaGermanyRussiaSwedenUnited Kingdom
Asia7 regions
native (4)ChinaJapanSouth KoreaTaiwan
introduced (3)ChinaLaosVietnam
Broader regions
native:Amur, Khabarovsk, Kuril Is., Primorye
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Garden companions

4 pairs
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Specimen gallery

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Agastache rugosa (Korean Mint) — botanical photograph
Korean Mint (Agastache rugosa)
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See also

8 related
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