Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Lying hyssop

4.8 - 52 reviews
Lying Hyssop essential oil is traditionally used to clear the respiratory tract and make breathing easier. Lying Hyssop essential oil is ideal for use with winter infections or hay fever.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Possible but not recommended

  • Food use

    Food use

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Aerial parts

Botanical name

Hyssopus officinalis var. Decumbens

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois. Festy D. (2008) Ma bible des huiles essentielles. Edition Leduc.S. Baudoux D. Debauche P. Guide pratique d'Aromathérapie chez l'animal de compagnie.

Properties

Health

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Properties

In the field of health, hyssop essential oil is recognised for its properties:

  • Remarkable anti-catarrhal, mucolytic and expectorant properties

  • Powerful antiviral

  • Anti-infectious for the ENT sphere

  • Tonic and stimulating

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • ENT infections: acute, chronic and asthmatic bronchitis, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, etc.

  • Low spirits, distress, fatigue

Synergies

  • Respiratory health: Khella, Annual Tansy, Ravintsara and Narrow-leaved Eucalyptus essential oils.

  • Helps to combat bronchial congestion: Sweet Flag essential oil.

In practice

Respiratory comfort: Mix in your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest and upper back.

Low spirits, distress: Mix in your oil blend. Massage the mixture locally along the spine.

Air purification and respiratory comfort: Air diffusion.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children under 6 years old.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Oral use only on the advice of a healthcare professional.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, refer to specific precautions.

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Hyssop essential oil is banned from over-the-counter sale because of its neurotoxic and abortifacient properties. That's why we're offering you a special variety of Hyssop with a very low ketone content, making it easier to use: Hyssopus officinalis var. Decumbens. Belonging to the Lamiaceae family, this plant is found in Mediterranean regions and scrubland.

Used as anornamental plant in gardens or as a honey plant, its blue or violet flowers are very fragrant.

Its fragrance was used to purify temples. The essential oil obtained from the aerial parts is traditionally known for its anticatarrhal, expectorant and antispasmodic properties. Hippocrates recommended it for bronchial ailments. For its tonic and stimulating action, it is also a recognised ally, particularly when you're feeling under the weather.

Very good

F
François

Seems to be effective. As it is mixed with other essential oils in a synergy, I cannot say if it is this one or the blend that is effective, hence 4 stars, but I could have given 5.

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Séverine

I use it in a diffuser to clear my airways.

V
V

I use it when I have a cold.

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Sophie

It's hard to find in stores, which is what motivated my order.

S
Safia

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Nervous asthma (D. Festy)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • 1 ml Lavender essential oil
  • 1 ml Hyssop essential oil
  • 1 ml Red Myrtle essential oil
  • 1 ml Mandarin essential oil
  • Qsp 30 ml Calophylla oil

Use : Massage this oil into the back, thorax and spine 2 to 3 times a day if you have asthma (prevention), and every 1/2 hour in the event of an attack, until the condition is completely improved.

Aroma-Zone Note : Mandarin essential oil is photosensitising. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying this preparation.

Runny nose (pets) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingVeterinary

  • 25% Ravintsara essential oil
  • 30% Niaouli essential oil
  • 20% Saro essential oilsaro
  • 15% Hyssop essential oil
  • 10% bay laurel essential oil

Use : Apply a few drops (2 to 5) very locally (as a spot-on) to the cat's spine or between the ears, twice a day for 5 days. Wait a full week before repeating this basic treatment.

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.