Hyssop Essential Oil, Hyssopus Officinalis

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR OUR HYSSOP ESSENTIAL OIL:

Our Hyssop essential oil (Hyssopus Officinalis) from Bulgaria is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops.  The plant grows about 2 feet high and may have purple, pink, or white flowers.

Because it contains almost every chemical compound found in essential oils, hyssop is one of the most powerful essential oils.

This herb has been used since ancient times as a medicinal herb and is associated with purification.

It is known as one of the early “holy herbs” and is mentioned in various places of the bible.

During the Roman era, it was believed the herb could protect people from the plague.

Ancient Greeks used hyssop for its ability to clear the lungs when a person was suffering from a cold and to increase blood circulation.

In oriental medicine, hyssop is a strong tonic of the bodies warming yang energy.

In magic, it is used for its ability to sharpen awareness and improve one’s psychic ability.

Hyssop essential oil has an intense effect on the nervous system that is invigorating and is excellent for those who are suffering from mental fatigue and poor concentration. For some, it can aid in creativity and can help focus the mind during mediation.

When mixed with a massage oil, hyssop essential oil can treat minor aches and pains, charley horses, and cramps of the muscles.

Finally, hyssop essential oil is frequently used in the fragrance industry as an additive for soaps, lotions, and body washes.

DIFFUSER USES:

Hyssop is great for purifying the mind and can help you to focus and think more clearly.

Some claim it can increase your psychic ability.  If you are suffering from mental fatigue, try using hyssop in your diffuser.  Some people will put a few drops on a cotton ball and periodically smell the aroma for about 15 seconds, to help rejuvenate their mind.

THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF HYSSOP ESSENTIAL OIL:  

Antibacterial, antiviral, astringent, carminative, circulatory digestive, diuretic, expectorant, pectoral, spasmolytic.  can be used for coughs, colds, influenza, bronchitis, asthma, contusions, bruising, wounds, arthritis, rheumatism, muscular aches and pains, and digestive problems.

BOTANICAL NAME:

Hyssopus officinalis.

ORIGIN:

Bulgaria.

CULTIVATION: 

Conventional.

SOURCE: 

Leaves and Flowering Tops.

METHOD OF EXTRACTION: 

Steam Distillation.

NOTE CLASSIFICATION:

Middle.

AROMA OF HYSSOP ESSENTIAL OIL:

Fresh, pungent, earthy, somewhat woody smell with some mintiness and a little sweetness.  Can be too powerful for some people if used by itself.

BLENDS WELL WITH: 

Bergamot, chamomile roman, clary sage, cypress, frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, sweet marjoram, sweet orange, palmarosa, pine, ravensary, rosemary, tea tree, thyme, vetiver, ylang ylang.

HYSSOP ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPES:

Here are a few blends you can try with our hyssop essential oil. These amounts are for a diffuser in the 100 – 200 ml capacity. Refer to our diffusing guidelines or your instruction manuals to adjust the amount you use for your particular size of diffuser by either adding or decreasing the drops depends on your diffuser capacity.

SAFETY:

Hyssop should be avoided by people prone to seizures or during pregnancy since this oil contains a compound called Pinocamphone, which is a nerve stimulant. Ingesting hyssop essential oil in high dosages has the potential of causing seizures and/or loss of consciousness.

General Essential Oil Guidelines:

• Do not take internally unless directed by a medical professional.
• Do not apply to eyes, sensitive areas, or mucous membranes.
• Do not apply undiluted to skin.
• Pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children should not use essential oils without first consulting a medical professional.
• Keep essential oils from, and out of reach of children.
• If you are experiencing adverse side effects, stop using immediately.
• The information on this website is not intended to be used in the diagnoses, treatment, or mitigation of any physical or mental illness.
• The statements on this website have not been evaluated by the FDA.

Are you just getting started in the Diffuser world?  We have two articles you may want to read that will give you a summary about diffusers and essential oils:

1. What Are Essential Oils?
2. What Are Essential Oil Diffusers?

DISCLAIMER:

Information provided in this description is for educational purposes only.  For possible treatments of physical or mental diseases, please seek a trained and licensed health professional.  Enchanted Aromatics is not responsible for any adverse side effects resulting from the use of any suggestions, products, preparations, or procedures mentioned or from following historical uses of essential oils.