Hyssop Essential Oil

Description

Hyssop Essential Oil (Hyssopus officinalis)

The old “holy herb” of the Mediterranean highlands.

Our hyssop essential oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of Hyssopus officinalis, and is described as sourced from the Mediterranean highlands, including France and Slovenia. It has a warm, camphoraceous and slightly sweet herbal aroma. It is a potent oil, best kept for occasional use in tiny amounts, and valued by perfumers as a distinctive herbal accent.

Each bottle is made of glass to help protect the oil from light, and comes with a glass pipette dropper for controlled, drop-by-drop use. Choose the 10ml size to try it or the 30ml size for occasional use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Hyssopus officinalis
Aroma	Warm, camphoraceous, spicy and sweetly herbaceous
Perfumery note	Middle note
Extraction	Steam-distilled from the flowering tops and leaves
Origin	Mediterranean highlands, including France and Slovenia
Sizes	10ml and 30ml, glass bottle with glass pipette
Use	Occasional aromatic use only, not recommended for skin

Ways to enjoy it

• A warm, herbal accent for a diffuser blend, used in tiny amounts.
• A camphoraceous, sweet-herbal note for your own natural perfume experiments.
• A distinctive herbal character that pairs with lemon and eucalyptus.
• A piece of old herb-garden tradition for the curious blender.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 2 to 3 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a large, well-ventilated room, for no more than 30 minutes.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue, hold it at arm’s length and take a few breaths. Keep the tissue away from your skin.
• On the skin: not recommended for this oil because of its ketone content.

Important safety information

• Potent oil, handle with care. Hyssop contains ketones that can be neurotoxic in high doses. Use very small amounts, for short periods, in a well-ventilated room.
• Not for skin use. We do not recommend leave-on skin use. It may cause an allergic skin reaction, so avoid contact with skin and wash with soap and water if it spills. Avoid contact with eyes.
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if you have epilepsy or other seizure conditions, or high blood pressure.
• Not suitable for use with children. Keep out of reach, and do not diffuse in rooms where children are.
• Hyssop can be harmful to pets, especially cats. Do not diffuse it around animals or apply it to them.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• If you have a medical condition or take medication, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our complete Hyssop Essential Oil guide and our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put hyssop essential oil on my skin?
We do not recommend leave-on skin use. Hyssop is a ketone-rich oil that can cause skin reactions. Keep it for occasional diffusion in small amounts, and speak to a qualified aromatherapist before considering anything else.

Can I use hyssop oil during pregnancy or with epilepsy?
No. Avoid hyssop oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and if you have epilepsy, other seizure conditions or high blood pressure. Speak to a healthcare professional for advice.

What does hyssop blend well with?
It pairs nicely with Lemon, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Rosemary, always in very small amounts.

En español

Aceite esencial de hisopo (Hyssopus officinalis), destilado al vapor de las sumidades floridas y las hojas. Aroma cálido, alcanforado y dulce-herbal. Disponible en frascos de vidrio de 10 ml y 30 ml con pipeta de vidrio.

Modo de uso: solo en difusor, de 2 a 3 gotas durante un máximo de 30 minutos en una habitación grande y bien ventilada. No se recomienda su uso en la piel.

Advertencias: aceite muy potente, no apto para uso en la piel. Contiene cetonas que pueden ser neurotóxicas en dosis altas. Evite el embarazo y la lactancia, y no lo use si tiene epilepsia o hipertensión. No es adecuado para niños: manténgase fuera de su alcance y no lo difunda donde haya niños. Puede ser perjudicial para las mascotas, en especial los gatos. Puede provocar una reacción alérgica cutánea. Solo para uso externo y aromático, no ingerir. Si tiene alguna enfermedad o toma medicación, consulte a un profesional sanitario.

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