Latin name: Hyssopus officinalis
Plant family: Lamiaceae
An attractive perennial shrub almost evergreen and grows up to 60cm high, with a woody stem and lance-shaped leaves with lovely purple flowers. Native to the Mediterranean Region and temperature Hyssop now grows wild throughout America, Russia and Europe. It is mainly cultivated in Hungary and France.
Hydrolats are gentle and effective. They are known as hydrosols or floral waters and these are aromatic waters produced by steam distillation of botanical materials used during the production of essential oils. Containing not only the most water-soluble chemicals from plant materials but also microscopic drops of essential oils.
Spray Tops are Available in 100ml only, 500ml - 1000ml screw tops.
Hypoallergenic and calming, anti-allergic and hypo-allergenic for the skin and internal organs; useful for asthma, eczema, hay fever and colitis. Can uplift and revive the spirits. General de-toxifying beverage that helps to cleanse the liver and to invigorate the system.
Skin Treatments Use hydrolats as cleansers, and toners, to make masks and for facial spritzers. Either use 50/50 with purified water or undiluted.
Room Refreshers Spray liberally around pets, cooking areas, bedrooms and other areas of your environment. Particularly useful in the office to help prevent the spread of disease.
Mouthwash and Gargle Dilute 1:10 for children and 1:4 for adults for gargles and mouthwashes to help strengthen gums, freshen breath, relieve sore throats, ulcers, thrush and toothache.
Health Drink To help promote a healthy, balanced body, dilute 200mls of hydrolat into 1 litre of water and drink throughout the day.
Baths Add up to 100mls to an adult bath and 50mls to a child’s bath. Hydrolats can also be used in sitz baths.
Compress Soak a cloth in hydrosol and compress to the area being treated. For a hot compress use a cold cloth and for hot, use a hot cloth. Wrap up the area with plastic film and leave for 30 minutes.