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HYSSOP
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Botanical Name :
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Hyssopus officinalis |
| Origins |
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Ancient
alchemists used the powdered leaves and roots as a purgative
and in ointments to spread over the stomach to combat worms.
Small doses taken internally were mixed with honey to clean
the mucous matter from the intestines or with crushed figs
to loosen the bowels. |
| Description |
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A
small herbal perennial, hyssop has long stalks with narrow
leaves and blue flowers. The oil, extracted from the leaves
and flowering heads, is used in perfumes and liqueurs, including
Chartreuse. |
| Therapeutic
effects |
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Hyssop is used for disorders of the cardiovascular system,
and as it is both stimulating and sedative, it can regulate
blood pressure whether high or low. It has powerful effects
on the respiratory tract, for bronchitis, coughs and cold,
and is also used for skin disorders. |
| Uses |
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Massage and inhalation. It is also used in cough mixtures
for bronchial conditions.
Blending note :
Blends well with cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, rosemary,
sage, sandalwood, ylang ylang. |
| Cautionary
note |
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- Use only in extremely small quantities.
- Do not use during pregnancy.
- Do not use for epileptic.
- Avoid to using on people suffering with
high blood pressure. |
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PEPPERMINT : BASIL : BAY
: BENZOIN : BERGAMOT
: CEDARWOOD : CHAMOMILE
: CINNAMON : COMFREY
: CYPRESS : EUCALYPTUS
: FENNEL : FRANKINCENSE
: GERANIUM : HYSSOP
: JASMINE : JUNIPER
: LAVENDER : LEMON
: LEMONGRASS : MARJORAM
: MELISSA : MYRRH
: NEROLI : ORANGE
: PARSLEY : PATCHOULI
: PEPPERMINT(pieerata) : PINE
ROSE : ROSEMARY
: SAGE : SANDALWOOD
: TEA TREE : THYME
: YLANG-YLANG :
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