Description
Origin: The earliest medical writers praise Hyssop for a multitude of uses and it was regarded by both the Greeks and Hebrews as a sacred herb. It is mentioned several times in the Old Testament and was used to clean out temples and sacred places. The plant is a member of the Labiatae family and grows 2-3 ft tall with spikes of flowers in blue, mauve, pink or white.
Sources: It is native to the Mediterranean and temperate Asia but grows wild through America, Europe and Russia. It is mainly cultivated in Hungary, France and to a lesser degree in Albania.
Genito-urinary system: Useful to treat amenorrhea or leucorrhea.
Skin Care: Very good for use on bruises, cuts or wounds. A cold compress soaked in Hyssop and water can help reduce bruising or swelling.
Respiratory system: Hyssop can help to treat chest infections especially where there is thick mucus as it fluidify the phlegm so that it can be expelled more easily
Nervous System: It has a tonic and stimulant effect on the heart and can help with anxiety or stree related disorders.
WARNING: HYSSOP IS AN OIL WHICH SHOULD NEVER BE USED DURING PREGNANCY OR BY PEOPLE WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE OR BY PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM EPILEPSY. ALWAYS TEST A SMALL QUANTITY OF OIL FIRST TO MAKE SURE NO REACTION OCCURS
Mixing Oils: It blends well with Lavender, Rosemary, Sage. Clary Sage and Geranium
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