Description
Hyssop (Hyssopus Officinalis)
Hyssop is a herb native to Southern Europe, the Middle East and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea. This herb was known in ancient Greece and it was used by the famous Greek doctors, Hippocrates and Dioscourides. The word “hyssop” is referred in the Bible and it has Greek or Hebrew origin.
Hyssop has an interesting range of applications, most of which are due to the anticonvulsant action of a bitter substance that it contains,marrubiin. This great herb is used for digestive and intestinal problems including liver and gallbladder conditions, intestinal pain, intestinal gas, colic and loss of appetite. Furthermore, hyssop is used for respiratory problems including coughs, the common cold, respiratory infections, sore throat and asthma.
Hyssop is a herb which is consumed as a beverage.
November 22, 2015
Health benefits of Hyssop
Learn AboutHyssopBenefits Health Benefits Hyssop is used for digestive and intestinal problems including liver and gallbladder conditions, intestinal pain, intestinal gas, colic and loss of appetite. It is also used for respiratory problems including coughs, the common cold, respiratory infections, sore throat and asthma. Hyssop tea has several antibiotic properties. Hyssop leaves commonly develop a [...]
November 22, 2015
Mythology – Hyssop
Learn AboutHyssopMythology According to the Bible, ~Leviticus 14:49-56~ it was used to treat Leprosy. Because of its strong camphor-like odor, it was used as a cleansing herb. Moses used this herb as his secret weapon to free and protect his people from all harm. Solomon in his songs and proverbs praised the Hyssop that ~springeth [...]
November 22, 2015
Side Effects of Hyssop
Learn AboutHyssopSide Effects Hyssop is considered safe for most people in the amounts commonly found in foods and in medicinal amounts. However, do not use the oil product because it has caused seizures in some people. Special Precautions & Warnings: Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It is unsafe to use hyssop during pregnancy because it might cause [...]
