HYSSOP
Botanical name: Hyssopus officinalis

Also Known As (AKA):  Azob

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Hyssop is clearing and stimulating. It increases alertness and courage and dispels fear and grief.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Hyssop is anti-infectious and antispasmodic. It is a circulatory system stimulant and helps normalize blood pressure. Hyssop is good for bruises, colds, bronchitis, wounds, earaches, and asthma. It is also a laxative and may help rheumatism and MS (Multiple Sclerosis).

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Hyssop opens the third eye chakra. It is also used in purification ceremonies to release negativity. Hyssop is used in healing and purification ceremonies.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Focusing

Color Energy:  Light Blue - Drying

Fragrance:  Camphoraceous, herbaceous, spicy, fresh, earthy, woodsy

Note:  Middle Note

Color of Oil:  Clear

Major Chemical Constituents:  alpha-pinene, pinanone, pinocamphene

Common Adulterants:  Cedar leaf oil, camphor oil, rosemary oil, sage oil, myrtle oil

Blends well with:  Angelica, Basil, Bergamot, Cajeput, Camphor, Celery, Clary Sage, Clove, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Melissa, Myrtle, Niaouli, Orange, Ravensara, Rosemary, Sage, Tangerine

Botany:  A perennial herbaceous semi-woody plant with small blue flowers. Native from Southern Europe east to central Asia.

History:  Hyssop can be traced back to the Greeks and Hebrews who used it as a sacred herb. It appears in the New Testament and Old Testament. Hyssop also is used in the perfume industry as well as an ingredient in Chartreuse liqueur.

Warnings:  Avoid during pregnancy and if epileptic. Toxic in high concentrations.