Hyssop (Officinalis) Essential Oil
- Distillation Method: Steam
- Country of Origin: Bulgaria
- Plant Part: Leaves and Flowering Tops
- Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis
- Cultivation: Certified Organic
About the Oil: Hyssop officinalis var. decumbens is a specialty aromatherapy oil, with low ketone content, suitable for most aromatherapy applications.
The organic ‘Common’ Hyssop officinalis should be used only with understanding of its potency, and where its use is preferred for particular recipes and uses. In aromatherapy hyssop is a purifying oil, known in ancient history for its ability to strengthen, warm and clear the lungs.
$2.16 – $70.69
| Drops per ml | |
|---|---|
| Blending Tips | 58 |
| Chemical Families | |
|---|---|
| Monoterpenol | N/A |
| Oxide | N/A |
| Ester | N/A |
| Primary Constituents | |
|---|---|
| linalool | N/A |
| eucalyptol | N/A |
| isobornyl acetate | N/A |
| alpha pinene | N/A |
| beta caryophyllene | N/A |
Properties
Product Description
About The Plant
Hyssop is a perennial aromatic small sub-shrub which grows up to 0.5 meters high, with slender herbaceous stems arising from a woody base, bearing whorls of small purplish-blue flowers.
It is native to southern Europe and has been cultivated as a culinary herb and for medicinal uses for hundreds of years. Major producing countries include France, Hungary and Holland.
About The Oil
Hyssop is considered one of the strongest antimicrobial essential oils. It contains natural molecules from nearly every class of compounds found in therapeutic essential oils, yet it is still quite gentle.
Of Interest
The name comes from the Greek word hyssopus, meaning ‘good scented herb'. The flowers and leaves have been highly valued since antiquity for their therapeutic properties, and it was one of the bitter herbs mentioned in the Old Testament. Hippocrates prescribed it to his patients, and it was commonly used in the Middle Ages. The herb has been traditionally used for perhaps a thousand years for its antiseptic, disinfecting, and anti-infectious properties.
Therapeutic Properties
SKIN CARE
helps heal burns and wounds
encourages cell regeneration
IMMUNE SYSTEM
neutralizes microbes
encourages sweating
assists the body's natural eliminatory response
relieves muscular tension and aching joints
lessens headaches due to congestion
reduces body temperature
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
strengthens
enlivens
relaxes spasms
aids in the expulsion of mucous
stimulates the bronchi
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
increases appetite
tonifies the digestive system
relaxes cramping
settles digestion
increases absorption in the intestines
promotes normal peristalsis
assists the body's natural eliminatory response
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
increases circulation
decreases listlessness
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
promotes and regulates menstruation
NERVOUS SYSTEM
strengthens
enlivens
invigorates the mind
increases concentration
relieves mental fatigue and nervous debility
strengthens the nervous system
helps alleviate stress and nervous tension
ENERGETICS
Hyssop is hot and stimulating and a tonic of yang Qi. It is said to strengthen and warm the lungs and is recommended for poor vitality, breathlessness and immune deficiency.
SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY
Hyssop is reputed to strengthen one's sense of personal ‘boundary'. It therefore benefits the type of person who is easily influenced by others' moods and emotions, and who, as a result, absorbs any negativity and tension in the environment. It is also a cleansing herb and is recommended to cleanse any area in which you are planning to meditate or use for healing purposes.
Application
Hyssop oil's primary use in aromatherapy has been for respiratory and digestive complaints, and externally for sore muscles and joints, bruises and sores. It has also been used as a general nerve tonic relieving states of anxiety or hysteria.
It may be used in a nebulizing diffuser or on the acupressure/reflexology points associated with the illness.
INHALATION
direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporizer, steam inhalation
TOPICAL
massage, compress, bath, linament
Use as a cold compress for bruises.
Aromatherapy Details
Middle Note
Hyssop essential oil is a colorless liquid with a sweet, camphoraceous top note and a warm-spicy herbaceous undertone.
Safety
Generally non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing. Always test a small amount first for sensitivity or allergic reaction.
Hyssopus officinalis oil should not be used during pregnancy or on individuals with epilepsy.
This particular type of Hyssop contain toxic ketones, and should not be used in aromatherapeutic applications. Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens contains a bit of the hazardous ketones and is not to be ingested.
