Common Name* Hyssop
Botanical Name Hyssopus officinalis
Chemical Constituents Pinocamphone, Pinene, Borneol, Geraniol, Thujone, Camphene, Limonene, Phellandrene
Medicinal Uses** Bruises, colds, coughs, sore throat and asthma when used as an inhalant. Cold compress on bruises. Liquefies mucus and relives bronchial spasms. Makes a very good air purifier, protecting the room from infection. As a tonic, it acts as a mild laxative to the digestive system, relieving stomach cramps and helping to expel wind and worms (used as a compress). Gives relief in spasm of respiratory system, thereby curing spasmodic coughs; spasm of nervous system to cure convulsions and related problems; muscular spasm to cure cramps and spasm of intestines giving relief from acute abdominal pain. Speeds up decomposition of the complex proteins, carbohydrates and other nutrients. It also facilitates passage of these food stuffs through intestines by stimulating peristaltic motion of intestines and thereby absorption. Can help women with irregular, obstructed, painful and exhausting menstruations. This essential oil can raise blood pressure and help get rid of problems associated with Low Blood Pressure. Helps bring a lot of perspiration and frees your body of toxins, water and extra salts. Effective against diseases resulting from viral infections such as cough, cold, flu, mumps, tonsillitis, sore throat etc.
Skin Care Good for bruises, dermatitis, and eczema. Beneficial to fade away the after spots of boils, pox, infections, insect bites etc.
Aromatherapy Bright, fine, young, aristocratic, freedom, leads out of traps and cul-de-sacs, uplifting, gives you wings, see the bigger picture. Hyssop is very good for people who feel stuck in their lives and yearn for more freedom - freedom of self expression but also very practically, freedom of movement in the body as well as in its deepest metaphorical sense. Thus Hyssop is also helpful for goal setting, planning, and to discover strategies that get you from where you are to where you want to be. Enhances feelings of alertness and mental clarity. Also eases emotional pain by bringing deep feelings into focus.
Blending Tips Middle note. Fresh, earthy, fruity, woody, slightly sweet. Blends well with Angelica, Lavandin, Geranium,
Safety Information Moderately toxic and neurotoxic (toxic to the nervous system). Avoid in epilepsy, fever, pregnancy and children. Avoid in hypertension.
*Not all common names refer to the same plant. Always check the botanical name to make sure you have the right one.
**These statements have not been validated by the FDA. Please check with your doctor to diagnose illnesses, and be aware of any allergies or sensitivities before using essential oils.
