Hyssop 50gr

Today, Alternative Medicine uses hyssop in its therapeutic quiver for a variety of problems in combination with other herbs. Representative pathological problems in which hyssop is considered helpful include:

• Liver, gallbladder problems.
• Intestinal problems.
• Common cold.
• Sore throat.
• Asthma.
• Urinary tract infections.
• Colic.
• Loss of appetite.
• Poor circulation.
• Skin diseases (bruises, rashes, burns, frostbite).
• HIV/AIDS.

According to studies, hyssop additionally:

• Enhanced levels of certain cytokines (such as IL-4, IL-6, IL-17, and IFN-γ) in asthmatic mice.
• Reduced postprandial hyperglycemia in experimental animals.
• Exhibited antiviral activity against the HIV virus.

Side Effects

Hyssop has emmenagogue and abortifacient effects and should not be used by pregnant or lactating women. The herb, particularly in the form of essential oils, has been incriminated for convulsions. In studies, rats that received high doses of essential oils in injectable form experienced generalized seizures with convulsions and death.

The neurotoxicity of hyssop appears to be related to the terpenes it contains. Patients with epilepsy should not use the herb.

As with all herbs used for medicinal purposes, care should be taken to ensure that the herb is free from contaminants and appropriate medical supervision is in place to determine dosage and duration of treatment.