The many important uses of hyssop follow below, including recommendations and guidelines.
Not all of the hyssop benefits believed in by ancient cultures have been confirmed by contemporary research.
However, studies have suggested hyssop uses make it an important 2nd tier herb, right below the best known herbal powerhouses like garlic, ginger & pepper.
Main uses of hyssop
AIDS: Hyssop has been shown to inhibit HIV virus replication. Its certainly worth a shot to drink several cups of tea daily if you are dealing with AIDS.
Coughs: The oil in hyssop, which is part of the mint family, helps relieve coughs and break up congestion. This makes camphor a good herb for colds, bronchitis and flu. Make a
Hemorrhoids: Hyssop helps varicose veins and since hemorrhoids are a kind of varicose vein, it helps relieve them. Apply compress to infected areas.
Herpes: Hyssop helps control the herpes virus. Best to use as a compress to help manage infection.
Varicose veins: An infusion of hyssop applied to affected areas can help strengthen veins.
Note: If you wish to use hyssop, make absolutely sure you are getting hyosspus officinalis. Other herbs termed hyssop include hedge hyssop (Gratiola officinalis), the giant hyssops and the water hyssop. The last ones should not be taken internally.
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