Hyssopus officinalis
(Hyssop)

Therapeutic Actions:

• Antiviral, especially against Herpes simplex
• Antispasmodic
• Astringent
• Carminative
• Cholagogue
• Diaphoretic
• Emmenagogue
• Expectorant
• Sedative

Clinical Indications:

• Bronchitis
• Herpes simplex
• Anxiety
• Burns - as a compress
• Cold
• Coughs
• Dyspepsia
• Influenza
• Petit mal

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy due to the emmenagogue and abortifacient effects

Drug/Nutrient Interaction:

• Limited data

Chemical Constituents:

• Flavonoids
• Gum
• Hyssopin, a glycoside
• Insolic acid
• Marrubiin, a bitter
• Oleonolic acid
• Resin
• Volatile oil containing:
  
  Camphene
  Isopinocamphone
  Pinenes
  Pinocamphone
  Teripnene

Toxicity:

• Use only in small doses

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