Post by Onyxaeon on Dec 4, 2008 0:20:24 GMT -5
Hissop comes from a semi-evergreen shrub with aromatic leaves and spikes of blue, with two-tipped late summer flowers. It is a medicinal herb used for coughs. It is said that a winecupfull a day keeps off respiratory problems, such as croup, away. The leaves are added to liquors, add bite to sweet and savory dishes, and aid in digestion of fatty meals. The leaves also contain antiseptic and antiviral oil. A mold that produces penicillin grows on the leaves. An infusion is taken as a sedative expectorant for the flu, bronchitis, and phlegm. Leaf poultice treats bruises and wounds. The essential oil is used in perfumes and treats cold sores, helps disperse bruises, and helps heal scars. Hyssop is added to potpourris and laundry rinses.
Warnings: The essential oil should be used with caution, as it is fairly hazardous. Hyssop should be avoided by pregnant women and people with hypertension or epilepsy.
Warnings: The essential oil should be used with caution, as it is fairly hazardous. Hyssop should be avoided by pregnant women and people with hypertension or epilepsy.
