Herbs - Hyssop

 

Hyssop

Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis

Family: Labiatae, Lamiaceae

 
Description

Hyssop is an ancient perennial herb mentioned several times in the Old Testament for purification and may possibly be referring to other varieties than Hyssopus officinalis. The name hyssopus is the name used by Hippocrates, derived from Hebrew ezob, "holy herb". Used by the Greeks, Hippocrates and Galen for bronchitis and inflammation of the chest.

Hyssop is native to Central and Southern Europe, introduced to North America prefers well drained to dry, neutral to alkaline soil in the sun.

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