Hyssop Oil Profile

 Hyssopus officinalis

Hyssop Oil Profile

	Hyssop oil General- Hyssop An attractive perennial, almost evergreen subshrub up to 60cm high with a woody stem, small lance-shaped leaves and purpleish-blue flowers. Essential oil extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and flowers. Hyssop is cultivated for the use of its flower-tops, which are steeped in water to make an infusion, which is sometimes employed as an expectorant. There are three varieties, known respectively by their blue, red and white flowers, which are in bloom from June to October, and are sometimes employed as edging plants. As a kitchen herb, it is mostly used for broths and decoctions, occasionally for salad. For medicinal use the flower-tops should be cut in August.
	Hyssop Oil Uses - Hyssop essential oil,  Hyssopus officinalis, has been used for anxiety, hypertension, normalizes circulation, fades bruises and helps in respiratory problems. It is used to regulate the blood pressure as a general nerve tonic, and for states of anxiety or hysteria. Expectorant, diaphoretic, stimulant, pectoral, carminative. The healing virtues of the plant are due to a particular volatile oil, which is stimulative, carminative and sudorific. It admirably promotes expectoration, and in chronic catarrh its diaphoretic and stimulant properties combine to render it of especial value. It is usually given as a warm infusion, taken frequently and mixed with Horehound.
	Hyssop oil,   Hyssopus officinalis, blends well with the following essential oils: clary sage, lavender, rosemary, myrtle, sage, and all citrus oils.
	Hyssop Oil Cautions - Do not use on epileptics. Can be toxic. Non-irritant, non sensitizing; the oil is moderately toxic due to the pinocamphore content. To be used only in moderation and avoided in pregnancy and by epileptics. Contra-indicated in cases high blood pressure.
	Hyssop Oil Properties - astringent, antiseptic, antiviral, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, tonic.
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	Hyssop Pure therapeutic quality Essential oils can also be used in soap making ingredients, lotions, massage oils, diffusers, potpourri, scent, air fresheners, body fragrance, perfume oils, aromatherapy products, bath oils, towel scenting, spa's, incense, light rings, laundry, facial steams, hair treatments, and more.