Hyssop; Hyssopus officinalis

Hyssop is a highly beneficial perennial plant that has been used in traditional medicine for centuries and it is known for its therapeutic properties. This herb has a wide range of uses and is easy to grow, making it a must-have for any herbal garden. 

Medicinal Uses

It has been used for centuries to treat respiratory and digestive issues, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. With its natural healing abilities, Hyssop is a valuable addition to any herbal remedy collection.

The most common uses of hyssop in traditional herbalism have been to relieve chest congestion and coughs , to soothe sore throats , and to act as a mild sedative. It's also used to treat skin burns.

Edible Uses

Leaves and young shoot tips - raw or used as a flavouring in soups, salads etc. A strongly aromatic flavour, somewhat like a cross between sage and mint, it has fallen out of favour in recent years. It can be used fresh or dried. Flowers - raw. Added to salads. An essential oil from the plant is used as a food flavouring [source PFAF].

Hyssop as a Tea or Tincture 

Hyssop may be taken as a tea or tincture. The tea is prepared by infusing 2–3 teaspoons of the herb in one cup of hot water for ten to fifteen minutes. Drink no more than 3 cups per day.

Alternatively, 1–4 ml of tincture can be taken three times per day. If hyssop is being used to help soothe a sore throat, gargle with the tea or tincture before swallowing. As an essential oil do not take a level higher more than 1–2 drops per day internally.

For more detailed information please see the PFAF (Plants for a future) website here.

Supplied in a 1 Liter pot