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Hyssop Oil
Hyssop Oil
Widely found in the area of Europe around the Mediterranean Sea, the Hyssop plant is about 60 cm (2 feet) high with a hairy woody stem. It has small leaves and it is the blue or purple flowers, which provide the source of the essential oil. This plant is a particular favorite with bees.
General Name: | Hyssop Oil |
Botanical Name: | Hyssopus officinalis |
Method of Extraction: | Steam pressed method |
Part of Plant Used: | Leaves and flowers |
Origin: | Slovenia |
Application: | Hyssop oil helps in anxiety and fatigue. It is very useful during convalescence as a tonic. It is effective in colds, coughs, sore throats, influenza, bronchitis, asthma, and tonsillitis. Hysoop oil balances the water retent. |
Strength of Aroma: | Average |
Color: | Pale yellow |
Blends Well With: | It easily blends with Eucalyptus, Ravensara, Niaouli, Cajeput, and Myrtle. |
Aromatic Scent: | Hysoop oil has a warm and sweet smell. |
History: | Hysoop was used by Hippocrates and was derived from the Hebrew word 'ezob' which means 'holy herb'. It was also used for purifying sacred places and as a strewing herb in the middle ages. |
Precautions: | Hyssop oil is non-irritant and non-sensitizing, but contains pinocamphone and should therefore be used in moderation and should be avoided during pregnancy and by people suffering from epilepsy. |