Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis


Hyssopus officinalis
hyssop bush blossoming
  • Common Names
  • Hyssop
  • Botanical Name
  • Hyssopus officinalis
  • Family
  • LAMIACEAE

Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Hyssop

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How to Use: Hyssop


Hyssop is a good expectorant and antiviral herb commonly used to treat respiratory conditions such as influenza,sinus infections, colds, and bronchitis. Most of its medicinal properties are attributed to the essential oil of hyssop. Hyssop oil can be diffused in a sickroom to help control germs and clear the air. Hyysop can also be used externally to treat burns and bruises. Hyssop is a nervine, and can be used to calm anxiety. The herbs bitter principle, marrubin, also contributes to its use as a digestive stimulant. 1, 2

Preparation Methods & Dosage :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.

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Hyssop Remedies



Hyssop 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.

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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

How to Grow Hyssop

Full sun, woody perenial. Sow seeds in early spring


References:
books citedWorks Cited
  1. Hoffmann, David (2010-12-15). Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine (p. 560). Healing Arts Press.
  2. John King, Harvey Wickes Felter. "King's American Dispensatory", Ohio Valley Co. (1909)
    "stimulant, aromatic, carminative and tonic. Principally used in quinsy and other sore throats, as a gargle, combined with sage and alum, in infusion sweetened with honey. Also recommended in asthma, coughs, and other affections of the chest, as an expectorant. The leaves applied to bruises, speedily relieve the pain, and disperse every spot or mark from the affected parts."
  3. Walji, Hasnain, Ph.D."The Healing Power of Aromatherapy",Prima (1996),