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Botanical Name: Hyssopus
decumbens
Anatomical areas: Skin, muscles
and joints, respiratory system, digestive system, genito-urinary
system, immune system, nervous system.
Allopathic uses: Astringent,
antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, bactericidal,
carminative, cephalic, cicatrizant, digestive, diuretic,
emmenagogue, expectorant, febrifuge, hypertensive, nervine,
sedative, sudorific, tonic (heart and circulation),
vermifuge, vulnerary.
Indications: Bruises, cuts,
dermatitis, eczema, low or high blood pressure, rheumatism,
asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, cough, sore throat,
tonsillitis, whooping cough, colic, indigestion, colds, flu,
anxiety, fatigue, nervous tension and stress-related
conditions.
Holistic uses: In Chinese
medicine, hot/dry energy, metal element, strong tonic of
yang energy particularly Lung yang, strengthens lung
meridian and defensive Qi, good for cold infections,
strengthens spleen-pancreas, stimulates and warms digestion.
Psychologically, good for those easily affected by others’
moods and emotions, sharpens awareness, consolidates energy
fields. Considered sacred herb for ritual and cleansing of
sacred space.
Contraindications: Do not use
during pregnancy or breast feeding. Lower ketone level makes
safe for children, not for children under 2 years. Avoid
using on epileptics or those with fever.
Blending: Top note. Blends well
with lavender, rosemary, myrtle, bay leaf, sage, clary sage,
geranium and
citrus oils.
Chemical Components: Components: Pinocamphone,
isopinocamphone, estragole, borneol, geraniol, limonene,
thujone, myrcene, caryophllene. Lower ketone composition
than other hyssops.
Characteristics: Herbaceous, camphoraceous, warm,
sweet & slightly spicy.
Extraction: Steam distillation from leaves and
flowering tops. |
