Hyssop Herb 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Hyssop Herb – 100 g ($12.99), 50 g ($8.99), 25 g ($5.99)

Benefits:

 

Respiratory  Hyssop is antispasmodic (relieves spasms in the respiratory system) and soothes coughs and loosens phlegm. This helps heal infections like the common cold and conditions, like bronchitis. Coughing is a common reaction of the respiratory system trying to expel harmful microbes, dust or irritants, so hyssop’s antispasmodic and antiseptic properties make it a great natural treatment for coughs and other respiratory conditions.  Hyssop is a remedy for sore throats, great for people who use their voices throughout the day.

Parasites  Hyssop fights parasites, which are organisms that feed off the nutrients of other organisms. Some examples of parasites include tapeworm, fleas, hookworms and flukes. Because it’s a vermifuge, hyssop oil expels parasitic works, especially in the intestines. When a parasite lives in and feed on its host, it disrupts nutrient absorption and causes weakness and disease. If the parasite is living in the intestines, it disrupts the digestive and immune systems. Hyssop can be a key part of a parasite cleanse.

Infections  Hyssop prevents infections from developing in wounds and cuts. Because of its antiseptic properties, when it’s applied to an opening of the skin, it fights infection and kills bacteria. Hyssop also helps in healing deep cuts, scars, insect bites and conditions like acne.

A study done at the Department of Virology, Hygiene Institute in Germany tested hyssops ability to fight genital herpes by testing plaque reduction. Genital herpes is a chronic, persistent infection that is spread efficiently and silently as a sexually transmitted disease. The study found that hyssop oil lowered plaque formation by more than 90 percent, proving that it is an effective treatment for herpes.

Circulation  An increase in blood flow or circulation in the body benefits the heart and the body’s muscles and arteries. Hyssop improves circulation because of its anti-rheumatic properties. Hyssop can work for gout, rheumatism, arthritis and swelling. Your heart rate reduces when circulation improves, so your heart can relax and may reduce blood pressure.

Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, occurs when cartilage between joints wears down, causing inflammation and pain. Increasing circulation inhibits swelling and inflammation. Hyssop is a treatment for hemorrhoids, which are caused by an increase in pressure on the veins of the anus and rectum. The pressure on the veins causes swelling, pain and bleeding.

Muscle Pain and Spasms  A study done at the Department of Pharmacology of Natural Substances and General Physiology in Italy found that hyssop relaxed muscles when tested on guinea pig and rabbits. Hyssop inhibits contractions and reduced the severity of spasms. Hyssop antispasmotic properties can help treat muscle aches, cramps and charley horses naturally.

Immune System  Hyssop improves circulation and digestion, while it kills bacteria and parasites, which all boost the immune system to work properly. One promising study done at the Department of Medicine, North Shore University Hospital in New York found that hyssop contains caffeic acid, tannins and possibly a third class of unidentified higher molecular weight compounds that exhibit strong anti-HIV activity — thus, it may be useful in the treatment of patients with AIDS.

Digestion  Hyssop is a stimulant, so it increases secretions, like bile, digestive enzymes and acid. These gastric juices are necessary in order to break down food as it makes its way to the stomach. Hyssop helps with the digestion of complex proteins, carbohydrates and nutrients. Because the digestive system interacts with all other body systems, including the nervous, endocrine and immune systems, the role that hyssop plays as a stimulant is very beneficial. Hyssop oil can also reduce intestinal gas, indigestion and loss of appetite.

Skin Health  Hyssop can work as a natural treatment for acne. Because hyssop oil is antiseptic, it can kill bacteria on the skin and fight infections. Research also demonstrates that hyssop stops bacteria from reproducing.

Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis
English: Hyssop
Ayurvedic: Dayaa-kunji
Unani: Zuufaa, Zuufaa Yaabis.
Also, known as: Diyaanku, Ysop, Hisopo, Ush-naz-daoud, Curdukotu, Hastipippili, yanagi- hakka, Jupha, Zupho, Isop, Hysope, Issopo, and Jufa
Habitat: Europe and temperate Asia
Origin: Hungary
Harvested: Wild or cultivated
Parts Used: Entire plant

General Information:
Hyssopus officinalis, is an aromatic, semi-evergreen, erect perennial shrub, grows up to two feet tall, somewhat wooded at the base, with thin, square stems. Leaves are small, oblong, opposite, narrow, stalkless, toothed, aromatic, and shiny dark green up to an inch long. Flowers are fragrant, two-lipped, tubular, purple-blue small or bright blue and sometimes pale blue, violet, purple or white with protruding stamens bloom in whorls on long dense terminal spikes in mid to late summer.

Hyssop is well known as a culinary herb and ornamental garden plant, commonly seen in herb gardens. Flowers and plant oils have a long history of culinary and folk medicine uses. Leafy stems are hand- harvested twice a year. The herb is used fresh or dried. Hyssop has been described as a unique and versatile culinary herb when used in small amounts. The taste is intensely minty, spicy and floral, with a pleasant bitterness. The fresh young leaves and flowers have been and still are used in cooking to flavor such things like salads, soups, sauces and meat dishes.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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