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Herbs
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| Name: Hyssop |
| Biological Name: Hyssopus officinalis
Labiatae
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| Other Names: Hyssop |
| Parts Used: Dried aerial parts |
Active Compounds:
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Terpenoids; including marrubiin, oleanolic and ursolic acids
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Volatile oil, composed mainly of camphor, pinocaphone, thujone, isopinocamphone, with a- and b-pinene, a-terpinene, linalool, bornyl acetate and many others
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Flavonoids, including diosmin and hesperidin.
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Miscellaneous: hyssopin (a glucoside), tannins 5-8%, resin.
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| Remedies For:
Anti-spasmodic, expectorant, diaphoretic, nervine, anti-inflammatory, carminative, hepatic, emmenagogue.
Hyssop's herbal uses are largely attributable to the anti-spasmodic action of the volatile oil. It is used in coughs, bronchitis and chronic catarrh. Its diaphoretic properties makes it useful for its use in the common cold. As a nervine, it may be used in anxiety states, hysteria and petit mal (a form of epilepsy).
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| Dosage:
Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.
Tincture: Take 1-4 ml of the tincture three times a day.
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| Safety:
No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.
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