Description
Lovely purple flowers which can be found on these two feet growing plants. Very popular with insects and bees. The plant has hairy, woody stems with slender green leaves.
Characteristics
An intense, sweet, woody, campherous top notes with warm, spicy and herbal undertones.
Oils to Blend with
Hyssop blends well with virtually all herb and citrus oils. It also goes well with lavender, myrtle, bay and geranium.

Latin Name
Hyssopus officianalis

Plant Family
Labiatae

Extraction Method
The essential oil is steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves.

Country of Origin
Israel

Chemical Constituents
Borneol, Linalool (Alcohols), Camphor, Pincoamphone, Thujone (Ketones), Cadinene (Sesquiterpene), Camphene, Pinene (Terpene)

Precautions
As with all essential oils we recommend not using during pregnancy, however with Hyssop, there is no value judgement... simply do not use it in pregnancy. Hyssop is a very potent oil and people suffering from high blood pressure or epilepsy should avoid.