Hyssop

Overview

Bronchitis and wet cough

Latin name : Hyssopus officinalis

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Sommites fleuries

Preparation Forms

tisane, huile essentielle, sirop

Active Compounds

marrubine, diosmine, pinocamphone

Therapeutic Properties

• Expectorant
• Antiviral
• Antispasmodic

Recommended Dosage

2-4g flowering tops as tea 2-3x/day

Contraindications

• Epilepsy
• Children < 6 years

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended