PARTE UTILIZADA= Used part: Hojas, flores, y tallos jóvenes.

ACCIÓN FARMACOLÓGICA= Pharmacological action: Expectorante, alivia gripes, resfríos y tos.

POSOLOGÍA= Posology: En infusión, una cucharadíta por taza de agua hirviendo, dejar reposar 10 minutos antes de colar.

COMPOSICIÓN QUÍMICA= Chemical composition: Aceite esencial (tuyona, pinocanfona). Marrubiína. Ácidos orgánicos. Flavionoides.

ZONA GEOGRÁFICA= Geografical zone: Europa y Asia.

Hyssop is mentioned in the Bible ten times in the Old Testament and two times in the New Testament; however, scholars think that the texts were referring to a type of oregano rather than to Hyssopus officinalis. In any case, the leaves and blue flowers of what we know today as hyssop have been used to treat colds, cough, and bronchitis because of their expectorant qualities. The plant also was used to promote menstruation and as a poultice for wounds and nascent cold sores. Hyssop may lower the threshold for seizures in children.

Part used::
Leaves, Flowers

Origin:
Mediterranean

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Origin:
Native to Europe and temperate Asia. Occurs in West Himalyas from Kashmir toKumaon.

Action:
Stimulant, carminative, sedative, antispasmodic, diuretic, pectoral. Used for bronchitis, coughs and colds. Induces heavy sweating in fevers, increases blood pressure. Emmenagogue. Used externally for bruises, discoloured contusions and cuts.

1) Hierbas medicinales. Montevideo : Instituto Botánico La Selva, 2003, 64p.

2) Hull, Kathleen; Photog. Hull, Meredith /Indiana Medical History Museum: Guide to the Medicinal Plant Garden./ USA: Indiana Medical History Museum. 2010. -- p. 58.

3) Khare, C.P./ Indian Medicinal Plants. -- Nueva Dheli: Springer, 2007 . - p. 836.