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Hyssop

Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
Hyssop

Brief

Anti-spasmodic herb used to treat respiratory problems, colds, and anxiety; also used externally for cuts and bruises.

Medicinal Properties

Anti-spasmodic, expectorant, diaphoretic, nervine, anti-inflammatory, carminative, hepatic, emmenagogue. The healing virtues of the plant are due to a particular volatile oil, which is stimulative, carminative and sudorific.
Hyssop’s herbal uses are largely attributable to the anti-spasmodic action of the volatile oil. It is used in coughs, bronchitis and chronic catarrh. Its diaphoretic properties makes it useful for its use in the common cold. As a nervine, it may be used in anxiety states, hysteria and petit mal (a form of epilepsy).

Other indications include:

  • A warm infusion is taken by the mouthful for colds, fevers, coughs, sore throats, and chest colds (used as a cough syrup).
  • A tea (infusion) made from the green tops is used for rheumatism and lung complaints.
  • Crushed leaves are applied directly for bruises.
  • A cold infusion as a compress is used for tired eyes.
  • An infusion of the stems is used for black eye. For eye bruises crush a handful of fresh leaves in a cloth and dip quickly into boiling water; apply as hot as possible and repeat till swelling goes down.
  • An infusion made with 2 oz. hyssop to 1 pt. water is used as a gargle.

    • Parts Used

    Leaves, stems and flowers

    Contraindications

    It contain pinocamphone so it should be used in moderation and should be avoided during pregnancy and by people suffering from epilepsy. Do not use continuously for extended periods. The essential oil contains the ketone pino-camphone, which in high doses can cause convulsions. Do not take more than the recommended dose.

    Lore

    A traditional herb used since Biblical times, hyssop has long been popular for treating mild respiratory problems. In folk medicine, hyssop tea or gargle is taken as an expectorant, and also help to treat hoarseness, colds, coughs and sore throats.

    Sources Cited

    http://www.wildcrafted.com.au/Botanicals/Hyssop.html

    http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/h/hyssop48.html

    August 29th, 2010 | Category: Permaculture

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