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Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis

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Common Names
Hyssop ,
Botanical Name
Hyssopus officinalis
Family
LAMIACEAE or LABIATAE Mint Family
Hyssop Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses: Bronchitis * Bruises/Sprains * Burns/SunBurn * Congestion/Chest & Sinus * Cough * Facial and Skin care * Heart Tonics/Cordials * Herpes * Hypertension HBP * IBS * Influenza * Insect Repellent * Toothache/Earache *
Properties: Antispasmodic* Carminative* Cisatrisant* Cardic tonic Cordial* Digestive* Diuretic* Emmenagogue* Expectorant* Febrifuge* Hypertensive* Hypotensive* Nervine* Sedative* Diaphoretic* Vermifuge* Vulnerary* Adaptogens*
Parts Used: Flowers, leaf and essential oil
Constituents:Volatile oil ,pinocamphone, isopinocamphone, pinenes, camphene, and terpinene),hyssopin, tannin, flavonoids, insolic acid, oleonolic acid, a bitter substance (marrubiin), resin, gum

Hyssop is one of the main expectorant and decongestant herbs commonly used to treat respiratory conditions such as influenza, colds and bronchitis. The essential oil of hyssop diffused in a sickroom to help control germs and clear the air. The herbs bitter principle, marrubin, also contributes to its use as a digestive stimulant.

Hyssop has an unusual regulating effect on the blood pressure, tending to lower it if it is high, and raise it if is low.

Side Effects:
Because it contains ketones (pino-camphone), although in infinitesimal quantities, the essence is toxic in high doses, causing epileptic attacks in those predisposed to them. Not for use in pregnancy.
How to Use: Hyssop
Preparation Methods :Traditionally used in teas, also found as a capsule or extract. Always brew hyssop tea in a closed vessel and keep the bottle of hyssop tincture tightly closed to prevent the essential oil from evaporating. The essential oil may be diluted and used in external applications, or in a diffuser.

remedyRemedies using : Hyssop

Hyssop for :Congestion
Congestion The pytochemical marrubin helps break up congestion. Two other chemicals, diosmin and ursolic acid relieve inflammation. Hyssop is our best source of diosin, which protects capillaries and eases tissue swelling.

James Duke, The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook (2000)

Hyssop extracts for :Herpes simplex
Herpes simplex Hyssop extracts have exhibited antiviral activities (especially against the Herpes simplex virus that causes cold sores). Used externally, hyssop is also good for treating burns and bruises.

Richard Mabey, The New Age Herbalist (1988)


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(Hyssopus officinalis) Origin-Spain Method of Cultivation- Organic Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Leaves and flowering tops Note Classification: Middle Aroma: Sweet, camphoraceous top note and warm spicy-herbaceous undertones
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referencesHyssop Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Bronchitis * Bruises/Sprains * Burns/SunBurn * Congestion/Chest & Sinus * Cough * Facial and Skin care * Heart Tonics/Cordials * Herpes * Hypertension HBP * IBS * Influenza * Insect Repellent * Toothache/Earache *
Plant Description


Common in the Midi region of France and cultivated in gardens as an aromatic and medicinal herb. Hyssop is a hardy perennial with narrow green leaves and very aromatic royal-blue, white, or pink flowers

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Essential Oils and Carrier Oils
aromatherapy Essential oil of hyssop is a light golden-yellow color, it is fairly expensive. The scent is difficult to describe, it is not like any other, but is somewhat like a mixture of basil, geranium and thyme. Hyssop is an effective decongestant and disinfectant and has a calming effect, soothing to nervous tension.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
history Hyssop comes from the Hebrew name AEsob, and from the Greek hysoppus. The plant is mentioned many times in the Bible, and is one of the bitter herbs to be taken over passover. Hippocrates, Galen, and Dioscorides all recommended hyssop, mentions of the plant appear in all the great herbals of the middle ages. Hasnain Walji, Ph.D, The Healing Power of Aromatherapy (1996)
Astrology:
folkloreThe herb is Jupiter's, and the sign Cancer. It strengthens all the parts of the body under Cancer and Jupiter; which what they may be, is found amply described in my astrological judgment of diseases. Dioscorides saith, that Hyssop boiled with rue and honey, and drank, helps those that are troubled with coughs, shortness of breath, wheezing and rheumatic distillation upon the lungs Nicholas Culpeper
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