Hyssop

🌿 Hyssop - 5g

Scientific Name: Hyssopus officinalis
Also Known As: Isop, Holy Herb, Purging Herb

Description

A fragrant, evergreen herb with slender blue flowers, Hyssop has long been a symbol of sacred purification. Mentioned in ancient texts for its cleansing power — “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean” — it was burned in temples and used in rites of blessing and protection. Hyssop clears away stagnation, restores clarity, and sanctifies the spirit.

Magical Properties

Hyssop is a herb of purification, consecration, and divine protection. Its sacred vibration cleanses negativity, dissolves guilt, and prepares one for spiritual work. Burned, brewed, or used in ritual baths, Hyssop purifies the aura and sanctifies both people and places.

• Element: Fire & Air

• Planetary Correspondence: Jupiter

• Deities: Yahweh, Michael, Hygeia, and other divine guardians

• Uses:

  • Add to spiritual baths to cleanse away negativity and restore sacred purity.

  • Burn as incense to sanctify ritual space or drive out malevolent energies.

  • Sprinkle an infusion around the home or altar for protection and blessing.

  • Carry a sprig for inner cleansing, forgiveness, and renewal.

Medicinal Properties

Hyssop is valued in traditional herbalism for its warming, expectorant qualities and gentle digestive support.

• Actions: Expectorant, antispasmodic, carminative, nervine, stimulant.

• Common Uses: Used to ease coughs, chest congestion, and colds; to stimulate digestion; and to gently lift fatigue and melancholy. Often brewed as a tea or used in steam inhalations.

• Energetics: Warming and drying; clearing, uplifting, and restorative.

(Disclaimer: For educational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified herbal practitioner before internal use.)