Hyssop Hyssopus officinale Essential Oil Information
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Hyssop Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Hyssopus officinale |
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Europe |
Flowering tops |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Steam distillation |
Clear |
Thin |
Medium |
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Fragrance |
Fresh, earthy and woody, yet slightly sweet and fruity |
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Benefits |
Treats bruises, coughing, sore throat, herpes and fever blisters, as well as asthma, sinusitis, and bronchitis. Good for nervous tension, depression and anxiety, plus rheumatism, bruises, sores, earache and toothache. Lowers blood pressure, and provides relief for symptoms of colds and influenza. |
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Blends Well With |
Bay, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Myrtle, Orange, Rosemary, Sage |
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Constituents |
Pinocamphone, Pinene, Borneol, Geraniol, Thujone, Camphene, Limonene, Phellandrene |
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Properties |
Anti-viral, immunostimulant, laxative, tonic, antiseptic, disinfecting |
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Safety |
GRAS*, but don't use during pregnancy |
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*Generally Regarded As Safe
