HYSSOP (Hyssopus officianalis and H. officianalis var. decumbens)

Produced from the flowers, leaves and stems of the plant. H. officianalis var. decumbens is the only variety that is ketone free. Produced in France, England, Yugoslavia, Italy, Hungary, eastern Europe.

SAFETY: Avoid with high blood pressure, during pregnancy, lactation, and with small children. Decumbens variety contains no ketones, other species contain moderate ketone content. Chemical class: oxide, ketone.

USAGE HISTORY: Mentioned in the Bible as an ingredient in “Holy Oil”, hyssop has been used since antiquity. Used by Roman and Greek medicines, European and Egyptian herbal medicines.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Liquifies and eliminates mucus, helpful for respiratory infections, coughs, sore throat, tonsillitis, pneumonia, emphysema, asthma, a good sore throat gargle (Expectorant, mucolytic, febrifuge, antibacterial, antiviral)
• Raises or normalizes blood pressure, helps angina
• Immune enhancer, eases cystitis, infections, anticancer properties (Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, parasiticide, tonic)
• Treats swelling, inflammation, contusions, trauma or injury to soft tissue, support for Multiple Sclerosis
• Helps the digestion of fat, regulates metabolism, stimulates liver, helps liver congestion and hepatitis
• Relieves itching, helps wounds, scars, fungal infections, acne, dry skin, dermatitis, etc.
• Balances ovaries, stimulates menstrual flow, reduces vaginal infection
• Systems: Immune, muscular-skeletal, genito-urinary, integumentary, cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Relieves fatigue, anxiety, and depression
• Clears grief
• Supports mental clarity and vision, good for enhancing deep concentration
• Raises spirtual awareness before rituals
• Chakra: (Heart, solar plexus)
• Energy body: Opens flow between spiritual body and universal body. Clears spiritual mucus and stagnant energy.