Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Hyssop

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Essential Oil of Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Abbr: Hys    [to top of page]
The perennial grows to 60 cms in height, with a woody stem and small lance shaped spikes of flowers that may be blue, mauve, white or pink.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Hyssop: Spicy herbaceous undertones.
Colour of Essential Oil of Hyssop: Colourless to pale yellow-green.
Source of Essential Oil of Hyssop: Leaves and flowering tops.
Method of Extraction of Hyssop: Distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Hyssop: Antibacterial, Anticatarrh, Anticoagulant, Anti-infectious, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Cardiac, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogic, Expectorant, Hypertensive, Mucolytic, Respiratory, Sudorific, Vermifuge.
Actions of Essential Oil of Hyssop: Calming.
Circulatory: Edema, fluid retention, low blood pressure, rheumatism.
Digestion: Digestion - sluggish, flatulence, indigestion, intestinal parasites, parasites.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis, fluid retention, leucorrhea, menses - irregular, scanty periods, urinary stones.
Immune: Colds, flu, infectious disease.
Lymphatic: Inflammation, lymph congestion, water retention.
Muscular: Aches and pains, bruises, cramps, multiple sclerosis.
Nervous: Anxiety, hysteria, multiple sclerosis, stress related problems.
Respiratory: Asthma, bronchitis, congestion, cough, emphysema, hay fever, pneumonia, respiratory problems, rhinopharyngitis, sinus congestion, sinus infection.
Skeletal: Joint inflammations, rheumatism.
Skin: Bruises, eczema, scar tissue, wounds.
Medical Terms: Asthenia, bronchitis, cystitis, dyspnea, emphysema, eczema, leucorrhea, low blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, pneumonia, rhinopharyngitis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Alertness, anxiety, calming, clarifying, hysteria, tension.
Contra-Indications for Hyssop: Pregnancy. When breast feeding. Seizure disorders. Children under 5 years of age. High blood pressure.
Comments on Hyssop: Hyssop originated in the Mediterranean area and has long been considered a sacred and healing herb.~Now cultivated in Germany, France and Italy this oil should be used with extreme caution.~Hyssop is particularly helpful for respiratory problems where there is a thick mucous buildup because it can dilute the mucous and help to expell it.~This oil should be used under the direction of a professional.

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