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Hyssopus Officinalis Hyssop (Chemical Constituents (Volatile Oil…
Hyssopus Officinalis
Hyssop
History
Greek origin - means holy herb
Psalms 51:7 "purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean, wash me and I shall be whiter than snow"
Parts Used and Preparation
Leaves and tops
Solvents: Water, alcohol
Chemical Constituents
Volatile Oil (pinocamphone)
Hyssopin
Tannins
Flavonoid
Ursolic Acid
Sitosterol
Resin
Gum
Therapeutic Action and Uses
Expectorant
Useful for Catarrh (build-up of mucus)
Chest afflictions, sore throat, combine with sage for garggle
Diaphoretic
Useful for Catarrh
Lingering fevers especially in children
Stimulant
Is stimulant due to volatile oil
Increase circulation and lowers blood pressure
Pectoral (strengthen and heals respiratory system)
Mucus in lungs
Asthma
For chest - combine with water and honey
Carminative
Carminative due to volatile oil
For feeble stomach - combine with horehound
Other
Internally for skin eruptions - herpes, measles, scarlet fever, - combine with marigold flowers
Sponge patient with ACV and warm water once per day - measles etc.
Externally
Rheumatism - baths
Removes discolouration from bruises