- Other Names
- Spanish Hyssop
- Farming Method
- Certified Organic
- Plant Part
- Leaves and Flowers
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Application Method
- Diffusion
- Scientific Name
- Hyssopus officinalis
About the Plant:
A perennial shrub that grows up to two feet high, in the summer, Hyssop’s woody stems are adorned with dark green leaves and bunches of pink, purple or blue fragrant flowers while its leaves and blooms are best harvested for essential oil at the end of spring and the beginning of fall. The species is resistant to drought, tolerant of sandy soils and thrives in full sun and warm climates. Hyssop can be used in beekeeping for a rich, floral honey or harvested as an herb for cooking, or as an oil for medicinal uses.
Where it Grows:
Amrita® Aromatherapy’s Hyssop 1.8 Cineol is native to Spain. However, Hyssop is grown across Eastern and Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
Hyssop has been well known cross-culturally for centuries as a healing herb, and modern science is beginning to uncover the roots of this ancient wisdom. Mentioned twelve times in the Bible, and known as an herb for purifying sacred spaces and cleansing during plagues and times of widespread illness, Hyssop has been regarded as a symbol of purification throughout human history and was cultivated to keep its loving healing nearby. It was often used in the ritual cleansing of churches and thus was planted in monastery gardens.
- USDA Certified Organic
- Cold Soothing
- Injury Healing
- Stomach Settling
Hyssop 1.8 Cineol Organic Essential Oil is a welcome alternative to the common hyssop as it contains ketones only in small quantities and is therefore of low toxicity.
Hyssop has long been considered a sacred healing herb and for good reason! Hyssop has the potent healing capacity of a wise grandmother or medicine woman. As this oil's sweetly spicy scent soothes, its medicinal properties get to work healing the human body generously with plant-wisdom.
To create a soothing, healing ambience that brings back flow to all aspects and systems, use this Hyssop in a diffuser at home or at work.
Aches, pains, fibromyalgia; inflamed or arthritic joints: Dilute 2-5% in a carrier oil or an unscented skincare product (10-25 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil). Test on a small portion of skin before applying fully to monitor sensitivity and then gently self-massage into the heart area, back, temples, throat and inner wrists. Other options: Diffuse at home or in the office or use a few drops in an aromatic bath, adding gradually as desired. Inhale deeply and enjoy.
Cough, cold, flu, respiratory congestion and/or feverish symptoms: Dilute 2-3% in a carrier oil or an unscented skincare product (10-15 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil). Test on a small portion of skin before applying fully to monitor sensitivity and then gently self-massage into the heart area, back, temples, throat and inner wrists. Other options: Diffuse at home or in the office or use a few drops in a calming aromatic bath, adding gradually as desired. Inhale the healing aroma deeply. All is well.
Damaged skin, bruises, burns, scars, frostbite: Dilute 1-3% in a carrier oil or an unscented skincare product (5-15 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil). Test on a small portion of skin before applying fully to monitor sensitivity, then gently apply to the affected areas to begin restoring your skin to full health. Or, use a few drops in a calming aromatic bath. Inhale deeply and enjoy.
Slow or irregular menstrual flow: (Cautionary note: Please avoid Hyssop throughout pregnancy, labor and breastfeeding.) Diffuse at night, or use a few drops in an aromatic bath, adding gradually as desired, or dilute 2-3% in carrier oil or an unscented skincare product, and apply in a gentle self-massage to the lower abdomen, mid to lower back and hips and to any other areas needing love and attention. Inhale deeply and enjoy. Please read our safety precautions and consult your doctor or licensed homeopath before using any of Amrita’s essential oils to adjust your cycle.
Digestive problems, gas, upset stomach: Dilute 1-3% in a carrier oil or an unscented skincare product (5-15 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil). Test on a small portion of skin before applying fully to monitor sensitivity and then gently self-massage into the heart area, abdomen, temples, throat and inner wrists. Other options: Diffuse at home or in the office, or on a hurried day, a few deep inhalations of this powerful oil applied diluted on the inner wrists, temples, neck and lower abdomen will help settle the stomach. Inhale deeply and enjoy.
Sports injuries, rheumatism, sciatica, neuralgia, sprains, dislocations, injured joints and more: Dilute up to 3% in a carrier oil or an unscented skincare product (approximately 5-10 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil), test on a small portion of skin before applying fully to monitor sensitivity and then gently self-massage into the areas needing love and attention and wherever there is discomfort. Additionally: Diffuse at home or in the office or use a few drops in an aromatic bath, adding gradually as desired. Inhale deeply and enjoy.
Natural antiseptic: For small cuts, scrapes and other minor injuries, dilute 1-2% in a carrier oil or alcohol-based solution (5-10 drops of essential oil per tablespoon of carrier oil) and apply directly to minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Test diluted oil on a small portion of skin before applying fully to monitor sensitivity and then gently dab or spray onto the minor injury to prevent infection.
Safety Precautions
Hyssop 1.8 Cineol Oil is a low-toxicity variety of Hyssop. The safety precautions for Amrita’s Hyssop Oil do not apply; however, it is recommended to avoid all Hyssop Oils throughout pregnancy, labor and breastfeeding. In addition, only use Hyssop 1.8 Cineol diluted in small quantities: 1-3% in the carrier oil or unscented skincare product of your choice. Please consult your doctor and/or licensed homeopath if you are interested in using Hyssop 1.8 Cineol or Hyssop Decumbens to assist menstrual flow or if you have any concerns regarding the safety of this oil. Hyssop 1.8 Cineol Oil should not be used for children 3 years of age and younger.
Amrita’s sweet, spicy, eucalyptus-like Hyssop 1.8 Cineol Essential Oil has many wonderful healing properties. This oil’s top note is reminiscent of the pungent spiciness of fresh-picked rosemary; the middle note hits the senses sharply with a sweet and cool gust, powerful for clearing away physical and emotional blockages. The bottom note leaves a warm, herbaceous spice lingering in a pool of almost-caramel sweetness. Amrita’s Hyssop 1.8 Cineol and Hyssop Decumbens Oils are both powerfully healing, but Cineol is by far the spicier and less grassy of the two scents.
Hyssop Oil has been known cross-culturally for centuries to soothe coughs and flu symptoms, reduce mucous and warm a feverish body. This incredible oil’s properties may be used to heal and restore bruised tissue, burns, scarring, frostbite; it is also used to relieve pain and digestive problems. This potent, sweet-spicy oil also stimulates blood flow in the pelvic region, which may benefit some menstrual symptoms. Please read our safety precautions before using Amrita Hyssop 1.8 Cineol, as this property may be beneficial for some and harmful for others, especially pregnant individuals.
The following is a list of conditions which Hyssop Cineol 1.8 Essential Oil addresses by category:
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