Chemical Properties
The oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and flowers in low yields (0.15 to 0.30%). It has an herbaceous,
camphor-like odor with a warm aromatic, spicy undertone
Physical properties
The oil is a pale-yellow liquid
Uses
hyssop oil (Hyssopus officinalis) is attributed properties include healing, tonic, and stimulating. It can also be used as a fragrance. Hyssop oil is indicated for dermatitis, eczema, and wounds because of its cicatrizant properties. An infusion of the leaves is reportedly used externally for the relief of muscular rheumatism, bruises, and discolored contusions. The oil is obtained from the distillation of the whole plant in flower.
Definition
Extractives and their physically modified derivatives. Hyssopus officinalis, Labiatae.
Essential oil composition
The oil contains α- and β-pinene, camphene, hyssopin and possibly some terpenes, sesquiterpenes and
their alcohols.
