Last update Dec. 15, 2024

Hyssop, Hyssop Wort

Likely Compatibility

Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.

The flowering tops of this herbaceous plant native to the Middle East and southern Europe are used. It contains essential oil (camphones and betapinenes), flavonoids (rutin, hesperidin, diosmin...), phenolic acids, tannins, terpenes and oleanolic acid.

Traditional use in respiratory (colds, asthma), digestive (anorexia, dyspepsia, flatulence), dysmenorrhea and arterial hypertension. Topical use in disinfection of wounds. It is also used as a condiment and additive in beverages, food and cosmetics. (phytotherapy. net, Atazhanova 2024, Sharifi 2022, NLM 2018)

As of the last update we found no published data on its excretion in breast milk.

Very little studied plant, with scarce literature and little verification of its therapeutic effectiveness in humans. The Commission E of the German Ministry of Health does not consider proven its alleged properties. (Blumenthal 1998)

Except for the essential oil which is neurotoxic and has been linked to the occurrence of seizures (NLM 2018, Burkhard 1999, Blumenthal 1998, Millet 1981), topical use and moderate, non-continuous consumption as infusion or extract have rare and mild side effects.

Moderate consumption during breastfeeding is possible, but dispensable.

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Tradenames

Main tradenames from several countries containing Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition:

List of 7 tradenames
  • Adelgazar™. Contains other elements than Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition
  • Agua del Carmen™. Contains other elements than Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition
  • Arceligasol Reductora™. Contains other elements than Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition
  • Catarrh Mixture™. Contains other elements than Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition
  • Cold Formula™. Contains other elements than Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition
  • Isacomfort™. Contains other elements than Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition
  • Linkus™. Contains other elements than Hyssop, Hyssop Wort in its composition

References

  1. Atazhanova G, Ishmuratova M, Levaya Y, Smagulov M, Lakomkina Y. The Genus Hyssopus: Traditional Use, Phytochemicals and Pharmacological Properties. Plants (Basel). 2024 Jun 18;13(12). Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  2. Sharifi-Rad J, Quispe C, Kumar M, Akram M, Amin M, Iqbal M, Koirala N, Sytar O, Kregiel D, Nicola S, Ertani A, Victoriano M, Khosravi-Dehaghi N, Martorell M, Alshehri MM, Butnariu M, Pentea M, Rotariu LS, Calina D, Cruz-Martins N, Cho WC. Hyssopus Essential Oil: An Update of Its Phytochemistry, Biological Activities, and Safety Profile. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2022 Jan 13;2022:8442734. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  3. NLM. Hyssop. 2018 Mar 30. LiverTox: Clinical and Research Information on Drug-Induced Liver Injury [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; 2012-. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  4. Burkhard PR, Burkhardt K, Haenggeli CA, Landis T. Plant-induced seizures: reappearance of an old problem. J Neurol. 1999 Aug;246(8):667-70. Abstract
  5. Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, Gruenwald J, Hall T, Riggins CW, Rister RS, editors. The American Botanical Council. The Complete German Commission E Monographs. Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Integrative Medicine Com; Boston, MA, USA: 1998
  6. Millet Y, Jouglard J, Steinmetz MD, Tognetti P, Joanny P, Arditti J. Toxicity of some essential plant oils. Clinical and experimental study. Clin Toxicol. 1981 Abstract

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