Is sometimes called the Lavender of Norrland because it has a similar growth habit but is hardy farther up the country than lavender. A beautiful plant that is almost as useful as lavender. They used hyssop to cleanse the temple and to purify the hospital for lepers in ancient Greece. Is planted with cabbages to confuse the Cabbage Butterfly. It is used as expectorant and against bruises and wounds. Is also said to help whit arthritis. However, one should avoid it if you are pregnant or have epilepsy.
Recipes and home remedies
Hyssoptea
Add 2 teaspoons of dried hyssop in a tea strainer and place in a cup. Pour in boiling water and letstand for 5 min. Season possibly with a little honey. Is expectorant and can help with asthma symptoms. Also good for indigestion and flatulence.
Hyssop warmwrapping
Take about 2 cups fresh or dried and soaked hyssop leafs. Boil together with a few tablespoons of water into a porridge. Let cool slightly and put it in a towel that folds into a “cushion”. The cushion is placed on the affected area. Helps against bruises, wounds and rheumatism.
Hyssop steam
Take a large bowl or pot. Pour about 2 tbsp dried hyssop and about 2 cups of boiling water in to the bowl. Let stand for 5-10 minutes. Then pour in plenty of boiling water. Lean over the bowl with a towel over your head that keeps the steam in. Breathe in as much steam as you can. Can help treat asthma, tightchest and coughing.
Hyssop in magic
Mainly is used for cleansing in magic. Drip a few drops of essential oil of hyssop in to bath water for a purifying bath. Use the tea recipe above, but let the tea cool and then use water to cleansing the home or object. Burn dried hyssop to cleanse the home and the air.
