Lamiaceae
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis
⚠ Use with Caution
Avoid in Pregnancy
Origin: Southern Europe, Middle East
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Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Plant Part
Flowers and leaves
Aroma Profile
Sweet, herbaceous, camphoraceous, slightly spicy
Dilution Ratio
1%
💧 Applications
🌬️ Aromatherapy🖐️ Topical (diluted)💨 Diffuser🫁 Steam Inhalation
💊 Therapeutic Uses
Respiratory infections, coughs, anxiety, bruising, digestive support.
🔬 Main Constituents
Pinocamphone, isopinocamphone, beta-pinene, camphene
🎨 Blends Well With
Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Melissa, Sage
⚠️ Safety Information
Safety Rating
⚠ Use with Caution
Pregnancy
Avoid in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Avoid in pregnancy, epilepsy, and hypertension. High ketone content — neurotoxic in excess.
Side Effects: Neurotoxic in high doses, convulsions possible