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Hyssop

Hyssop

Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis
Description of Appearance: Hyssop is a fragrant herb with narrow leaves and small clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers.
Common Names:
  • Hyssop
  • Hyssopus

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Respiratory conditions

Active Ingredients: Essential oils such as pinocamphone, isopinocamphone, and others
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and flowering tops
Preperation Method: Tea, infusion, or tincture

Antiseptic and antimicrobial

Active Ingredients: Phenols like thymol
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves and flowers
Preperation Method: Herbal compress, essential oil, or salve

Antioxidant properties

Active Ingredients: Phenolic compounds such as rosmarinic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Aerial parts
Preperation Method: Extracts or oil infusions

Digestive issues

Active Ingredients: Volatile oils like thujone, camphor, and others
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Digestive tonic, tea, or tincture