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	Hyssop - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hyssopus Hyssop (Hyssopus) is a genus of about 10-12 species of herbaceous or semi-woody plants in the family Lamiaceae, native from the Mediterranean east to central Asia.
		Hyssop also attracts bees, hoverflies and butterflies, thus has a place in the wild garden as well as being useful in controlling pests and encouraging pollination without the use of unnatural methods.
		Hyssop is also used as an ingredient in eau de Cologne, and in the liqueur Chartreuse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hyssop (690 words)

	Hyssop
		At one time or another, hyssop found other uses too: the hot vapors of a decoction for inflammations of the ear; the crushed leaves for cuts and bruises; infusions of the leaves applied externally for the pains of rheumatism.
		Hyssop tea, mixed with a little honey, is said to be especially effective as an expectorant (an agent that promotes the loosening and expulsion of phlegm).
		As a sedative, hyssop is a useful remedy against asthma in both children and adults, especially where the condition is exacerbated by mucus congestion.
	www.herbs2000.com /herbs/herbs_hyssop.htm (1412 words)

	HYSSOP (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis L., is a perennial subshrub native to southern Europe, the Mediterranean region, and temperate Asia and naturalized in the United States.
		The reported life zone of hyssop is 7 to 21 degrees centigrade with an annual precipitation of 0.6 to 1.5 meters (4.1-31).
		Hyssop is generally recognized as safe for human consumption as a natural flavoring and plant extract/essential oil (21 CRI sections 182.10, 182.20 [1982]).
	www.hort.purdue.edu /newcrop/med-aro/factsheets/HYSSOP.html (384 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Hyssop
		In the wilderness hyssop was also ready at hand, as can be inferred from Ex., xxiv, 8, completed by Heb., ix, 19, according to which Israel's great lawgiver sprinkled the Hebrews with hyssop dipped in the blood of victims, at the sealing of the old covenant between Yahweh and His people.
		The references to hyssop contained in the Mosaic ritual show clearly that it was a common plant in the peninsula of Sinai and in the land of Chanaan, and disclose its principal uses among the Hebrews.
		Besides being thus used as an instrument in the act of sprinkling, hyssop was employed as one of the elements to be burned in the preparation of the water of purification itself (Numbers 19:6).
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/07612a.htm (684 words)

	Exodus 12:22 You shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip
		You shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin; and none of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning.
		And take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and smear the lintel and the two door-posts with the blood that is in the bason; and none of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning.
		And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the basin; and none of you shall go out at the door of his house until the morning.
	bible.cc /exodus/12-22.htm (433 words)

	ChiroFind.com \| tell me about hyssop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hyssop is a thin, medium-sized plant believed to have originated in Asia, in the region surrounding the Black Sea.
		The recommended dosages of hyssop are as follows: 2–3 teaspoons of hyssop steeped in one cup (250 ml) of hot water for 10-15 minutes, with no more than three cups of tea per day.
		Although hyssop tea and tinctures are unlikely to cause any unwanted side-effects, the volatile oil in hyssop has been shown to cause seizures in adults taking more than 10 drops per day, or in children taking more than 2-3 drops over several days.
	www.chiroweb.com /tyh/hyssop.html (475 words)

	N101 \| Hyssop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hyssop reportedly originated in the area around the Black Sea in central Asia and today is widely cultivated in other arid regions, partly because it thrives even in the most desolate soils.
		The most common uses of hyssop in traditional herbalism have been to relieve chest congestion and coughs, to soothe sore throats, and to act as a mild sedative.
		One teaspoon (5 grams) of hyssop herb steeped in 1 cup (250 ml) hot water in a closed vessel for 15–20 minutes, then given in sips from a bottle over a period of 2–3 hours, may help calm colic.
	www.n101.com /HealthNotes/HNs/Herb/Hyssop.htm (969 words)

	Hyssop
		Hyssop is a semievergreen shrub that grows to about two feet in height, producing narrow leaves and clusters of double-lipped flowers.
		Hyssop is one of the most important of the 130 herbs flavouring the liqueur Chartreuse.
		Hyssop is used mainly to relieve coughs and airway congestion, cold and flu symptoms, to promote sweat during a fever, and to repel moths and other insects.
	www.innvista.com /HEALTH/herbs/hyssop.htm (630 words)

	Hyssop (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hyssop is one of the better-known plants of the Bible referred to in ten places in the Old Testament and two in the New, of which one is a reference to the Old.
		This is the crux in the study of hyssop.
		This is plausible because of the growth habit of the hyssop where a sponge could be put in the center of the much-branched plant.
	www.odu.edu /webroot/instr/sci/plant.nsf/pages/hyssop (999 words)

	botanical.com - A Modern Herbal \| Hyssop - Herb Profile and Information
		Hyssop is cultivated for the use of its flower-tops, which are steeped in water to make an infusion, which is sometimes employed as an expectorant.
		Hyssop Tea is also a grateful drink, well adapted to improve the tone of a feeble stomach, being brewed with the green tops of the herb, which are sometimes boiled in soup to be given for asthma.
		Royle disagrees, and identifies the Hyssop of the Bible with the Caper-plant (Capparis spinosa) which grows in the Jordan Valley, in Egypt, and the Desert, in the gorges of Lebanon, and in the Kedron Valley.
	www.botanical.com /botanical/mgmh/h/hyssop48.html (796 words)

	Hyssop : by Ray Sahelian, M.D., hyssop benefits
		Hyssop serves not only as spice but in many countries including Hungary, it is used as a folk medicine against certain respiratory diseases.
		Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) herb once used to clean ancient temples, is now a popular herb during the winter season.
		This study examined the alpha-glucosidase inhibitory effects of hyssop extracts on intestinal carbohydrate absorption in rat everted gut sac and carbohydrate-loaded hyperglycemia in mice.
	www.raysahelian.com /hyssop.html (482 words)

	Strat's Place - Daniel Rogov - Israel - Hyssop - The Biblical Herb
		In addition to being particularly appropriate for use with oily fish, the dried leaves of hyssop go well with stews, salads and fruit pies, and the dried flowers of hyssop are valued for use in soups.
		Even though hyssop continues to grow in the wild, it is a protected plant within Israel and picking it carries a justifiably large fine.
		Thus, in almost all cases the hyssop offered in Israel in small jars and in cardboard containers is not hyssop at all but a blend of six to nine different Mediterranean herbs including among others thyme, basil, salt, sumac (a lightly sour, dark red seed that is ground to powder).
	www.stratsplace.com /rogov/israel/hyssop.html (731 words)

	Hyssop
		Hyssop is used as a treatment for fevers, respiratory ailments, intestinal inflammation, liver complaints, gallbladder problems, and poor circulation.
		Hyssop is among the oldest of medicinal herbs.
		Today Hyssop is still to be found in the liqueur Chartreuse, although its strong flavor obviates frequent use in cooking.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/101510.shtml (199 words)

	Heavenly Hyssop
		Hyssop was one of the herbs which Solomon is said to have incorporated into his asperges for ritual work.
		Yet another premise identifies the Biblical Hyssop of the Bible with the Caper, which is readily found in the Jordan Valley, the desert and in Egypt and Lebanon, where it is said to 'spring out of the walls' of the old Temple area.
		Caution While Hyssop is regarded as a completely safe herb, one study has shown that sustained use of the concentrated oil in adults (10-30 drops daily) and children (2-3 drops daily) poses a slight risk of seizure.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/herbalism/49662 (468 words)

	Hyssopus officinalis
		Hyssop has a long history of medicinal use and was so highly esteemed in the past that it was considered to be a virtual cure-all[254].
		Hyssop can irritate the mucous membranes, so it is best given after an infection has peaked, when the herb's tonic action encourages a general recovery[254].
		Hyssop has very aromatic leaves and is commonly grown in the herb garden where it makes a good edging plant to a border[4].
	www.ibiblio.org /pfaf/cgi-bin/arr_html?Hyssopus+officinalis (1574 words)

	Hyssop
		Today, hyssop is an undervalued medicinal herb, potentially useful since it is both calming and tonic.
		As a sedative, hyssop is a remedy against asthma both in children and adults.
		Hyssop has an interesting range of uses which are largely attributable to the anti-spasmodic action of the volatile oil.
	www.pikeherb.com /hyssop.htm (231 words)

	Hyssop from Katie's Kitchen Herbs - Herbs from West Wales. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hyssop is an aromatic perennial and has been cultivated for at least the last two thousand years.
		A Hyssop bath is also a country remedy for rheumatism.
		A Hyssop lotion is used for ear, eye and throat infections as well as bites and stings.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /r.attrill/herb_hyssop.htm (129 words)

	Hyssop
		Hyssop are an exciting group of aromatic plants making a big splash in the plant world.
		Members of the Agastache genus, hyssop are known for their brightly colored flowers and for attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
		Hyssop is best transplanted when temperatures are warm and are definitely not for fall planting.
	www.colostate.edu /Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Flowers/Perenls/hyssop2.htm (198 words)

	Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine: Hyssop
		Hyssop is native to southern Europe and Asia.
		Hyssop attracts the white butterfly, a pest to cabbage and broccoli, thus sparing the food crops from the infestation.
		It may be used in dilute form as an external, non-irritating application on bruises, cuts, eczema, and dermatitis, as a chest rub for bronchitis and the congestion of colds, and as an additive to bath water to relieve nervous exhaustion and melancholy.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_g2603/is_0004/ai_2603000446 (1196 words)

	Hyssop
		Hyssop appears to be effective as an expectorant used for coughs and colds.
		Active constituents: Due to the presence of volatile oil constituents in hyssop, it may provide relief for mild irritations of the upper respiratory tract that accompany the common cold.
		The expectorant action of hyssop’s volatile oil may partially explain its traditional use for coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.4 The volatile oils are also thought to contribute to hyssop’s carminative actions and use for mild cramping and discomfort in the digestive tract.
	www.herbalhut.com /hyssop.htm (508 words)

	Hyssop
		The volatile oil of hyssop is composed of camphor, pinacaphone, thujone, isopinocamphone, alpha- and beta-pinene, alpha terpinene, linalool, and bornylacetate.
		Hyssop is commonly combined with horehound to ease sore throats, and to treat asthma and bronchitis.
		Hyssop leaf extract also proved to be useful in the treatment of Kaposi's sarcoma.
	www.uspharmacist.com /oldformat.asp?url=newlook/files/Comp/hyssop.htm&pub_id=8&article_id=741 (1144 words)

	Hyssop seeds from Alchemy Works - Seeds for Magick Plants and Pagan Gardens
		Hyssop flower essence helps in dealing with unnecessary guilt, shame, fear of being judged, perfectionism, and damaged self-esteem; it helps undo irrational self-blame and eases animals that have been disciplined harshly in the past.
		A gargle of hyssop and sage sweetened with honey is an old treatment for sore throats, and hyssop tea works as an expectorant for asthma and coughs.
		Hyssop is wonderful for lining paths, where brushing against it will release its aroma, and interplanting it with members of the cabbage family will help keep cabbage moths and aphids away.
	www.alchemy-works.com /hyssopus_officinalis.html (653 words)

	hyssop. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05
		Hyssop is used as a symbol of humility in religious painting.
		North American plants of the related genus Agastache are called giant hyssop and were used medicinally and as flavoring by the Native Americans.
		Hyssop is classified in the division Magnoliophyta, class Magnoliopsida, order Lamiales, family Labiatae.
	www.bartleby.com /65/hy/hyssop.html (201 words)

	Hyssop - Herbs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is an old herb, although the hyssop mentioned in the Bible as one used for cleansing buildings was probably marjoram.
		Hyssop is very strong, with a minty taste and smell.
		Hyssop is good as a tea, or as a flavoring for salads and soups.
	www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art2129.asp (151 words)

	Hyssop
		Symbolically it represents cleanliness and nosegays of hyssop were carried during times of plague and pestilence, and it was also used as a strewing herb.
		Let this boil until the honey tastes strongly of Hyssop, then strain and add 1 tsp pulverised liquorice root, 1 tsp aniseed, 1/2 tsp pulverised elecampane root and 1/2 tsp angelica root, and a small pinch of ground pepper and ginger.
		Hyssop essential oil is used to relieve tension and stress.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Atlantis/3699/hyssop.htm (948 words)

	Sunshine Gardens - Encinitas, CA
		Hyssop or Hyssopus officinalis, is mentioned 12 times throughout scripture, but much argument has taken place over the years regarding what exact plant the Bible refers to as Hyssop.
		As sure as they may be that our Hyssop is not what grew in Israel during Biblical times, they are not, however able to agree on what plant it is. That Biblical plant, they say, could be possibly be a variety of Marjoram, Oregano or Savory.
		Hyssop is a perennial herb that grows in full sun and likes well-drained soil.
	www.sunshinegardensinc.com /hyssop.html (479 words)

	Information on the herb hyssop.
		This page contains information on hyssop and how it is used as a herb in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments and problems such as, coughs, easing emotional pain, healing wounds without scarring and skin care.
		Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you.
		Hyssop essential oil contains pinocamphone, which in high dosage can be toxic and the oil should therefore be used sparingly.
	www.ageless.co.za /herb-hyssop.htm (587 words)

	Anise Hyssop, Licorice Mint - Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives
		Anise hyssop (Agastache foeniculum (Pursh) Ktze., Lamiaceae) is an erect, branched perennial herb with opposite, toothed leaves and square stems.
		Anise hyssop is found mostly in moist, open woods, along streams and lakeshores, and in wet ditches and prairies.
		Anise hyssop is susceptible to beetle and bug attacks.
	www.gov.mb.ca /agriculture/crops/medicinal/bkq00s02.html (448 words)

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