USE OF ANISE HYSSOP AND LICORICE IN MEDICINE

Abstract

Phytotherapy remains a promising field of modern medicine due to its accessibility, safety, and broad spectrum of biological activity. The present study examines the pharmacological potential of two medicinal plants—anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) and licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra). The botanical characteristics, chemical composition, and therapeutic properties of these plants were analyzed based on experimental and literature data. The results demonstrate that both plants possess pronounced anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, immunomodulatory, expectorant, detoxifying, and regenerative effects. Their biologically active compounds contribute to the regulation of metabolic and physiological processes, strengthening of the immune system, and restoration of cellular functions. The findings confirm the high therapeutic value of anise hyssop and licorice and support their use in complex therapy and preventive phytomedicine.