Hyssop Herb

(Hyssopus officinalis)

Hyssop is one of the most historically and spiritually significant herbs in the Western world — a compact, woody-stemmed perennial of the mint family (Lamiaceae) native to southern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean, and central Asia, with a history of human use stretching back at least 3,000 years. Hyssopus officinalis is referenced multiple times in the Bible — most famously in Psalm 51 (“Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean”) — and was used in ancient Hebrew purification rituals, giving it a sacred status that persisted through the medieval Christian monastic tradition. Benedictine monks cultivated hyssop in their physic gardens for centuries, and it remains one of the key botanical ingredients in Chartreuse and Bénédictine liqueurs, two of the great herbal liqueurs of the French monastic tradition.

Hyssopus officinalis produces slender, upright stems densely clothed in narrow, aromatic leaves and crowned with spikes of vivid blue-violet flowers beloved by bees and butterflies. The flavor and aroma are intensely herbal — simultaneously minty, slightly bitter, and camphor-like, with a warm, resinous depth that makes it a distinctive culinary and aromatic herb. The plant contains a rich array of phytochemicals including pinocamphone and isopinocamphone (the primary volatile ketones responsible for its distinctive aroma), rosmarinic acid, ursolic acid, diosmin, hesperidin, flavonoids, and tannins. Hyssop is listed in the German Commission E monographs and has a long history in European folk herbalism. Our Hyssop Herb is available in both Cut & Sifted and Powder forms.

Product Highlights

• Cut & sifted and powdered aerial herb of Hyssopus officinalis — Hyssop
• One of the most historically and spiritually significant herbs in Western tradition
• Referenced in the Bible and used in ancient Hebrew purification rituals
• A key botanical in Chartreuse and Bénédictine liqueurs
• Rich in pinocamphone, rosmarinic acid, diosmin, hesperidin, and flavonoids
• Listed in the German Commission E monographs
• Available in Cut & Sifted and Powder forms
• No additives, fillers, or artificial ingredients

How to Use

Herbal Tea: Steep 1–2 teaspoons of cut & sifted hyssop in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes. The flavor is intensely aromatic, minty, and slightly bitter — best enjoyed with honey. Culinary: Use sparingly as a culinary herb in stuffings, soups, game dishes, and bean preparations — a traditional pairing in French and Italian country cooking. Liqueurs & Bitters: A classic ingredient in homemade herbal liqueurs, digestive bitters, and aperitifs. Tincture: Use in alcohol or glycerin-based tincture preparations. Capsules: Fill empty capsules with hyssop powder for a convenient supplement form. Aromatic: The dried herb makes a fragrant addition to herbal sachets and potpourri.

Available in Cut & Sifted (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz) and Powder (4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz).

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.