Hyssop Hyssopus officinalis (Mint family)
Native to northern Mediterranean coast and western Turkey. Aromatic, semi evergreen woody, shrubby perennial. Height 18" - 24" tall by 12" - 18" wide. Blooms purple-blue, flowering in June to September. Grows in full sun to part shade, dry to medium water. Attracts butterflies and bees. Tolerates drought once established.
Propagate by division of roots in spring or from cuttings in late summer or seed collected in fall.
Flowers, leaves and plant oils long used for culinary and medicinal purposes. Leaves used for flavoring soups, sauces, salads and stews. Leaves can be dried and used in potpourris.
I have seen a caution to be avoided by epileptics. the following is for informational and educational purposes only. if you wish to use herbs for medicine, consult an herbalist.
Hyssop is good for many things including:
- increases appetite and digestion
- stimulates circulation, causes sweating, reduces fevers
- relieves anxiety, tension, exhaustion, depression
- decongestant, expectorant
- relieves sinus problems, hay fever, asthma
- enhances immune system
- infusion for colds and flu, digestive upsets and nervous stomachs.
- tincture for bronchitis and coughs
- essential oil for a chest rub for colds and flu and bronchitis, bruises, sprains, wounds, aching muscles and joints
- essential oil in a vaporizer to purify the area, dispel infections, calm nerves and enhance clarity and concentration
- essential oil added to bath water for nervous exhaustion, depression and grief
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