Simple Herbal Extracts | Hyssop
Name |
Hyssop |
Botanical Name |
Hyssopus officinalis |
Part Used |
flowering tops |
Contraindications |
Not for use in pregnancy * |
Traditional Information* |
A valuable, if underutilized, herb with many uses. It is an antiviral agent especially effective for inhibiting herpes and influenza viruses. This fragrant herb is a carminative, emmenagogue and diaphoretic. Hyssop is appropriate for intestinal viruses, colds, flu, nausea, flatulence and delayed menses. Topically it can be useful for herpetic sores along with Lemon Balm and Licorice. |
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG
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