Hyssop decumbens Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Hyssop officinalis var. decumbens ct linalool

Plant Origin: Spain

Extraction Method: Steam distilled from entire plant

Shelf Life: 4 years

Storage: Store upright, lid tight, out of direct heat and sunlight

Topical Dilution Recommendation: 2-3% for daily application, up to 25% for short-term use

Click here to see our Health Issues Reference Guide for information on which oils may help with specific needs.

Hyssop decumbens essential oil may support the body's proper natural response to and assist in maintaining a healthy state of the following:

• Abrasions - Cuts - Scrapes - Wounds
• Arthritis & Joint Pain
• Asthma
• Breathing difficulties
• Bronchial spasms
• Bronchitis - highly effective as suppository - see recipe below
• Bruises
• Catarrh
• Colds
• Cold Sores (see tab for Herpes in Health Issues Reference Guide)
• Cough
• Depression
• Digestion
• Fever blisters - esp in mouth - one drop undiluted directly on lesion (5-10 times on day one and then reducing in frequency in days following)
• Flu
• Genital Hygiene - patch test first and then, if tolerated well, can be applied diluted or undiluted to healthy genital mucous membranes
• Herpes - patch test first and then, if tolerated well, apply one drop undiluted directly on lesion (5-10 times on day one and then reducing in frequency in days following)
• Liver
• Muscular Aches & Pains
• Nervous Depression
• Respiratory Issues
• Rheumatism
• Sore Throat
• STD Prevention - patch test first and then, if tolerated well, can be applied diluted or undiluted to healthy genital mucous membranes
• Suppository for bronchitis - see recipe below
• Uplifting - helps lighten up
• Upper Respiratory Conditions
• Wounds

Please see our Health Issues Reference Guide for detailed essential oil remedies for the above-listed issues/topics.

Bronchitis Suppository Blend* from Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph. D. in Advanced Aromatherapy (it is very important that you do not use Hyssop officinalis)

• 1.5 mL Hyssop decumbens (approx 30 drops)
• 0.5 mL Thyme linalool (approx 10 drops)
• 30 mL carrier oil (approx 2 Tablespoons; sesame or fractionated coconut are two good ones here)
• In acute cases suppositories can be used up to 8 times per day
• this is mild enough for use with small children

*If a quicker approach is needed, blend 1 oz carrier oil with 10 drops Hyssop decumbens. Fill a capsule with this blend, coat with carrier oil, and insert into rectum. 

• antibacterial - prevents bacterial growth
• antiviral - inhibits the growth of virus
• astringent - causes contraction of organic tissues, reducing secretions or discharges
• carminative - expels gas (flatulence), easing abdominal pain and bloating
• cicatrizing - promotes the formation of scar tissue, thus healing
• circulatory - promotes flow of blood and lymph
• digestive - promotes or aids digestion
• diuretic - aids in removal of excess water from the body; promotes urination
• expectorant - promotes the discharge of mucous from the respiratory system
• pectoral - remedy for pulmonary or other chest diseases
• spasmolytic - antispasmodic

Click here for a printable PDF chart of the Therapeutic Uses and Properties of Essential Oils.

Topical:

Apply diluted to chest, under arms over ribcage, and on back over lungs. Can also dilute and apply to bottoms of feet. 

Ok for children 2+ when diluted properly.

Safe for use during pregnancy and lactation.

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Internal:  

Although the quality of Selah Oils is excellent, it is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a certified physician who is also certified in aromatherapy. We recommend getting internal dosing instructions from a licensed physician as some essential oils are not recommended for oral consumption. This is in no way a reflection on our oil quality, only a matter of safety and caution with respect to how concentrated essential oils are. When used within safe parameters, and under your physician's care, the quality of our essential oils is such that they can be used internally if deemed appropriate.

However, with that said, it is important to remember the extreme concentration of essential oils. "Using essential oils by rubbing them into the skin or via inhalation is in many cases more effective than oral delivery" (3. p. 96).

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion.

Suppository:

It is very important that you use Hyssop decumbens and not Hyssop officinalis. For simple use, you may prepare the following blend and fill a capsule with it. Be sure to coat the capsule in a carrier oil. Insert into rectum. 

From Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph. D. in Advanced Aromatherapy* 

• 1.5 mL Hyssop decumbens (approx 30 drops)
• if dealing with bronchitis, also add 0.5 mL Thyme linalool (approx 10 drops)
• 30 mL carrier oil (approx 2 Tablespoons; sesame or fractionated coconut are two good ones here)
• In acute cases, suppositories can be used up to 8 times per day
• this is mild enough for use with small children

*If a quicker approach is needed, blend 1 oz carrier oil with 10 drops Hyssop decumbens. Fill a capsule with this blend, coat with carrier oil, and insert into rectum. 

Epilepsy

General EO Cautions:

All cautions listed for individual oils do not include those cautions from ingestion. It is not advised to take essential oils internally unless under the guidance of a licensed physician who is also certified in aromatherapy.

If for any reason you get essential oils in your eyes, put carrier oil along the eyebrows above the eyes and on the cheekbones below the eyes.

Do not put essential oils inside the ear canal.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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