Hyssop Essential Oil

Hyssop oil is extracted from Hyssopus officinalis, of the Labiatae family and is also known as Azob.

A member of the Lamiaceae family, the plants themselves grow to around 60 cm high, with a woody stem and shrub like appearance.

The name Hyssopus was used by Hippocrates and was derived from the Hebrew word 'ezob' which means 'holy herb'. It is mentioned in the Old Testament, where the herb was used for purification, yet the reference could also possibly refer to Origanum syriacum.

Hyssop has a woody, hairy stem, small lance- shaped green leaves and purple-blue flowers and was well known in ancient times, and was referred to in the Bible for its cleansing effect in connection with plague, leprosy and chest ailments.

The plant produce purplish-blue flowers and when extracted, the Hyssop oil has a sweet, warm smell and ranges in color from colorless to pale yellowy- green.

Hyssop oil is extracted from the leaves and the flowering tops by steam distillation.

Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis of the lamiaceae family. Hyssop oil is a very potent oil produced by the steam distillation of the leaves and purplish blue flowers. . Natural Touch Aromatherapy's resulting pale yellow oil has a sweet top note with warm herbaceous undertones. Whilst non-irritant and non- sensitizing it can be considered a neuro-toxin. Therefore the concentration should be kept low, one percent or less. It should be avoided by epileptics or at any time during pregnancy.

This oil should be used with caution, as it is quite aggressive. Use on bruises in a cold compress or on rheumatism with a hot compress. Sometimes favoured by therapists working with people who train hard for athletic events.

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