Hyssop
Natural Healing Herbs
Hyssop is mentioned in the Bible as an herb used in sacred purification rituals. This herb has a bitter minty taste and is used in cooking soups, meats and sauces. It also has medicinal properties.
Other Names
This herb is also known as curdukotu, hisopo, yanagi-hakka, and hastipippili.
Appearance
This herb is a member of the mint family. It grows to be 60 cm tall. It has woody, squarish stems and narrow leaves that grow opposite each other. It grows purplish blue flowers in the spring. There are also varieties that grow pink or white flowers, but those are more rare. It's strong smell attracts bees.
Origins
The plant is native to southern Europe.
Parts Used
The stem, leaves, and flowers are used.
Medicinal Uses
This herb is a stimulant and an expectorant. It can be used to treat the following conditions:
- coughs
- gas
- indigestion
- respiratory problems
- asthma
- muscular rheumatism
- high blood pressure
- herpes
You can by this herb and many others at Mountain Rose Herbs.
Side Effects and Warnings
There few known side effects from the use of this herb, but you should still be careful if you are taking prescription medication or other herbal products.
If you found this information useful, check out my complete listing of herbs at my Herb Index. You can find a listing of ailments and their natural treatments on my Free Home Remedies page.
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