Hyssop is a multifunctional plant, because it can be used as a decorative ornament, spices for different dishes, as well as an ingredient for folk recipes. In the people this plant is also called the blue St. John's wort. The use of hyssop was known in ancient times, and modern scientists have already scientifically confirmed the properties of the plant.
Hyssop herb and its properties
The uniqueness of this plant is due to its rich composition, so the herb contains tannins , essential oils, resins and flavonoids. One can not fail to note the presence of a large amount of ascorbic acid. Growing this plant on your site, you can have a miracle remedy for many diseases on hand.
The healing properties of hyssop herb:
- Positively affects the functioning of the digestive tract, since it helps to strengthen the stomach, improves appetite, removes gases and helps the food to be digested better.
- A powerful antiseptic, which has a wide range of effects. It helps the hyssop to cope with colds, staphylococcal infection and other diseases.
- It should be noted the ability of plants to purify the body of various parasites, since it has anthelmintic properties.
- Useful properties of herb hyssop are related to its ability to positively influence the activity of the nervous system. Infusions and herbal teas help to ease stress, restore concentration, improve brain function and sleep.
- The plant helps women to normalize the cycle, and with menopause to cope with the tides. In addition, the hyssop broth is an excellent cosmetic product that improves the skin condition.
- With local use, the properties of essential oil of hyssop are aimed at speeding up the healing process of wounds, burns and even serious bruises. In addition, this substance helps to cope with warts and pull out the calluses. Essential oil has antitoxic, bactericidal, antipyretic, diuretic and antispasmodic effect.
- It is recommended to use for colds and various bronchites, as the grass helps to sputum and relieve inflammation. Hyssop prevents the occurrence of stagnant phenomena in the lungs and nasal sinuses.
- Has a diuretic effect, which helps to get rid of the sand in the kidneys and normalize the pressure.
- Pay attention to the plant is for people who want to lose weight, because it removes excess fluid from the body and improves metabolism .
- Included in the composition, essential oils have a positive effect on many systems and processes in the body. They help to remove inflammation, improve brain function and strengthen immunity. In addition, oils improve the regenerative capacity of the body.
- Thanks to the presence of flavonoids, it is possible to reduce the extensibility of the venous walls and increase their tone. In addition, blood circulation is normal, and especially in small capillaries.
- Infusion of the plant has a wound healing and antimicrobial effect, therefore, it is recommended to use it in the presence of wounds and even purulent lesions.
It is important to know not only the medicinal properties, but also contraindications to hyssop herb, because it is weakly poisonous. Before use, it is recommended that you visit a doctor so that he or she can choose the appropriate dosage depending on the individual body's parameters. It is forbidden to take grass for a long time and in large quantities, as this can cause spasms. Contraindications include problems with kidneys, hypertension and increased acidity of the stomach. You can not take hyssop herb to children under 12 years old, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.