HYSSOP: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

Hyssop is a flowering plant. It grows in southern Europe and the Middle East. The parts that grow above ground are used to make medicine.

Hyssop is used for digestive and intestinal problems, infection of the airways, poor circulation, skin problems, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.

In foods, hyssop oil and extract are used as a flavoring.

In manufacturing, hyssop oil is used as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics.

Uses & Effectiveness ?

Insufficient Evidence for

Liver and gallbladder problems.
Intestinal problems.
Common cold.
Sore throat.
Asthma.
Infection of the airways.
Infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs).
Gas.
Colic.
Loss of appetite.
Poor circulation.
Skin conditions (bruises, rashes, burns, frostbite), when applied to the skin.
HIV/AIDS.
Menstrual cramps.
Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of hyssop for these uses.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: Hyssop is LIKELY SAFE for most people in the amounts commonly found in foods. There isn't enough reliable information to know if it is safe when used in larger amounts. But some animal studies suggest that hyssop oil may cause serious adverse effects at low doses.

When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if hyssop is safe or what the side effects might be.

Special Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy: It is LIKELY UNSAFE to use hyssop during pregnancy because it might cause the uterus to contract or start menstruation. These effects could lead to a miscarriage.

Breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if hyssop is safe to use when breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

Interactions ?

We currently have no information for HYSSOP overview.

Dosing

The appropriate dose of hyssop depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for hyssop. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.

View References

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Gollapudi, S., Sharma, H. A., Aggarwal, S., Byers, L. D., Ensley, H. E., and Gupta, S. Isolation of a previously unidentified polysaccharide (MAR-10) from Hyssop officinalis that exhibits strong activity against human immunodeficiency virus type 1. Biochem.Biophys.Res.Commun. 5-5-1995;210(1):145-151. View abstract.

Kreis, W., Kaplan, M. H., Freeman, J., Sun, D. K., and Sarin, P. S. Inhibition of HIV replication by Hyssop officinalis extracts. Antiviral Res. 1990;14(6):323-337. View abstract.

Electronic Code of Federal Regulations. Title 21. Part 182 -- Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=182

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Khaksar S, Kiarostami K, Alinaghi S. The effects of methanol extracts of Hyssopus officinalis on model of induced glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in rats. J Mol Neurosci. 2022;72(9):2045-2066. View abstract.

Manufacturer: Nature's Answer. Hanppange, NY.

Manufacturer: Nature's Way. Springville, UT.

Micovic T, Katanic Stankovic JS, Bauer R, et al. In vitro, in vivo and in silico evaluation of the anti-inflammatory potential of Hyssopus officinalis L. subsp. aristatus (Godr.) Nyman (Lamiaceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 2022 Jul 15;293:115201. View abstract.

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Tahir M, Rahman MA, Khushtar M. Gastroprotective effect of Hyssopus officinalis L. leaves via reduction of oxidative stress in indomethacin-induced gastric ulcer in experimental rats. Drug Chem Toxicol. 2019:1-10. Online ahead of print. View abstract.

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