KOREAN MINT KOUSSA

KOREAN MINT (Agastache rugosa (Fisch. & C. A. Mey.) Kuntze) ++

Synonym:
- Cophanthus rugosus Fisch. & C. A. Mey.

Activities (Korean Mint) :
- Analgesic (f; DAA); Antiemetic (1; AKT); Antiatherogenic (1; X11334881); Antibacterial (1; AKT); Antiintegrase (1; X10549582); Antipyretic (f; DAA); Antiviral (1; ABS; X10071964; X10549582); Carminative (f; DAA); Decongestant (f; DAA); Fungicide (1; AKT); Mucolytic (1; AKT); Protease-Inhibitor (1; X10071964); Stomachic (f; DAA).

Indications (Korean Mint) :
- Angina (f; DAA); Atherosclerosis (1; X11334881); Bacteria (1; AKT); Chemotherapy (f; AKT); Cold (f; DAA); Congestion (f; DAA); Diarrhea (f; DAA); Dyspepsia (f; DAA; AKT) Enterosis (f; DAA); Fever (f; DAA); Fungus (1; AKT); Gas (f; DAA); Gastrosis (f; DAA); Headache (f; DAA); HIV (1; ABS;X10071964); Hyperemesis (1; AKT); Infection (1; AKT); Mycosis (1; AKT); Nausea (1; AKT; DAA); Pain (f; DAA); Splenosis (f; DAA); Thirst (f; DAA); Virus (1; ABS; X10071964; X10549582); Vomiting (1; AKT).

Dosages (Korean Mint) :
- 4.5 - 9 g herb or 1 - 3 g herb concentrate (AKT).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Korean Mint) :
- Class 1 (AHP).


KOUSSO (Hagenia abyssinica (Bruce) J. F. Gmel.) X

Synonym:
- Banksia abyssinica Bruce.

Activities (Kousso) :
- Abortifacient (f; EFS; PH2); Antisarcomic (1; WOI); Antitumor (1; PH2); Emetic (1; WOI); Irritant (1; WOI); Laxative (1; EFS); Sialagogue (1; PH2); Taenifuge (1; PH2); Vermifuge (1; PH2; WOI).

Indications (Kousso) :
- Cancer (1; PH2; WOI); Constipation (1; EFS); Hookworm (1; WOI); Roundworm (1; WOI); Tapeworm (1; PH2); Tumor (1; PH2); Whipworm (1; WOI); Worm (1; PH2; WOI).

Dosages (Kousso) :
- Too dangerous to take (JAD). Yet in Hagers Handbuch der Pharmazeutischen Praxis, one finds for children, 10 - 15 g powdered drug, with citrus juice or red wine (20 - 30 g for adults) (HHB) (not me, please, JAD).

Contraindications, Interactions, and Side Effects (Kousso) :
- Not covered (AHP). Very toxic (PH2). Irritant to mucous membranes, large doses inducing colic, nausea, and vomiting (WOI). Overdosage may cause abortion, collapse, debility, headache, nausea, salivation, and visual disorders (PH2).