Condition
Treatment Support
antiviral; mucolytic
Application
tincture, tea
Hyssop
(Hyssopus officinalis)
Botanical Information
An aromatic perennial herb from the Mint family with linear-lanceolate leaves and flowers arranged in terminal spikes.
Working with Hyssop
Part(s) Used
Leaf
Herb Forms
Bulk herb, tincture.
Hyssop is chiefly an expectorant and diaphoretic herb employed in bronchitis, coughs, and colds. It is used for flatulence and as a gargle for sore throat. It is applied externally for bruises and wounds. The demulcent and expectorant effects of hyssop are attributed to its volatile oil.
Hyssop has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Conditions treated with Hyssop
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
expectorant
Application
tea, tincture
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