Herb
Hyssop
An aromatic biblical herb, brewed as tea, traditionally used to help loosen a chesty cough and ease colds.
🌱 What it is
Hyssop is a fragrant, purple-flowered herb mentioned many times in Scripture, historically used in cleansing rituals and long valued in herbal tradition for soothing coughs and colds.
✨ How it may help
- Traditionally used to help loosen a chesty cough
- May help soothe minor cold and congestion symptoms
- Has a long history of traditional respiratory support
- Makes a warming, aromatic tea
🥄 How to use it
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried hyssop in hot water for 10 minutes and sip, sweetened with honey, for a cough or cold. Use the dried herb and tea only, never the concentrated essential oil internally.
⚖️ Caution
Use the herb or tea only — hyssop essential oil can trigger seizures and must never be taken internally. Avoid in pregnancy, breastfeeding, in children, and with seizure disorders. Keep to modest tea amounts.
🍃 A note from nature
Hyssop is named in the Bible as a plant used for purification, from the Passover in Egypt to the hyssop branch offered at the crucifixion.