Hyssop

Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis

Plant Part: Flowers

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Origin: Slovenia

Description: Found in the Mediterranean area, the Hyssop plant is about 60 cm (2 feet) high and very attractive to bees. It has a woody, hairy stem, small lance-shaped green leaves and purple-blue flowers.

Common Uses: Hyssop Essential Oil is known to ease sore throats caused by sinus issues. Some authorities believe it can relieve bronchial spasms and thus might be helpful for asthma attacks. The therapeutic properties of Hyssop Essential Oil are as an anti-rheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, cicatrizant, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, nervine, sedative, stimulant, a tonic and as a vulnerary agent.

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Aromatic Scent: Hyssop Essential Oil has a sweetly medicinal scent that many find appealing.