Hyssop is a perennial half-shrub with the colors of blue, white, less often pink or purple hue. This plant is mentioned in the Bible - it was used in the rituals of purification. Also, hyssop herb has medicinal characteristics and is used in folk medicine.
Useful substances of hyssop
Raw materials for medicinal products are harvested during the flowering period - from July to August. The upper part of the plant is cut and dried in a ventilated dry room. The composition of hyssop includes such substances:
- tannin - bactericidal and astringent properties;
- oleanolic acid - beneficially affects the condition of the heart and blood vessels, lowers the number of cholesterol plaques and relieves inflammation;
- ursolic acid - promotes the production of collagen in the skin, reduces pressure, is used to treat skin cancer, positively affects the genitourinary system;
- resins - excellent disinfect, contribute to the increase of the body's defenses;
- bitterness - stimulate appetite, restore strength when exhausted.
Application of hyssop in medicine
Decoctions and infusions of hyssop officinalis are used to help in the treatment of such diseases:
- broncho-pulmonary system (bronchitis, tuberculosis);
- the digestive system;
- ENT diseases (angina, laryngitis , pharyngitis, stomatitis);
- damage to the skin (wounds, burns, eczema, bruises, dermatitis, boils);
- musculoskeletal system (rheumatism, arthritis, gout)
- herpes.
A fresh plant produces essential oil, which copes well with the problems of the nervous system, improves performance, improves mood when depressed. Also, hyssop is used for allergy symptoms.
Application of hyssop medicinal in decoctions and infusions
Infusion of hyssop can be prepared both from dried raw materials, and from fresh grass. For this you need:
- Two teaspoons of herbs pour a glass of boiling water.
- Insist for 15-20 minutes.
- Strain and take depending on the disease.
For example, with catarrhal conditions and cough, drink a glass of infusion 15-30 minutes before meals three times a day.
To prepare a hyssop infusion for asthma, you will need:
- 3 tablespoons of herbs pour a liter of boiling water.
- Insist in the thermos for an hour.
- Strain and store in a thermos bottle.
Take a drink in a warm form 20 minutes before meals three times a day for a month.
To remove attacks of asthma in asthma can help a mixture of honey and hyssop leaves, mixed in a 1: 1 ratio.
To heal the skin in the hyssop infusion, wet gauze or bandage is moistened and applied to the affected area.
It is possible to use hyssop herbs and as a seasoning in soups, second courses and salads. This not only helps in the fight against depression, but it helps to activate brain activity, tone up the digestive system and break down fats.