Hyssop Essential Oil
$16.30 – $121.89
| Botanical Name: | Hyssopus officinalis |
| Geographic Origin: | France |
| Method of Farming: | 100% Pure – Conventional |
| Method of Extraction: | Steam Distilled |
| Part of Plant: | Leaves and Flowering Tops |
Profile
Hyssopus officinalis is an attractive bushy, aromatic perennial herb that grows to about 2 ft. It has narrow leaves and either blue, pink, or white flowers. The leaves and flowering tops are collected twice a year: at the end of Spring, and at the beginning of Autumn. Hyssop Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the plant. The oil is pale-yellow to almost colorless. It has a powerful, sharp, sweet-camphoraceous odor with a warm, spicy undertone.
BIBLICAL OIL: “In the Old Testament, God commanded His people to use Hyssop in the ceremonial cleansing of people and houses. Hyssop appears at Jesus’ crucifixion, when the Roman soldiers offered Jesus a drink of wine vinegar on a sponge at the end of a stalk of Hyssop.” (Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS. Bible Oils: 12 most revered oils & their historic uses)
FACT: Hyssop is art of the Mint family. The name comes from the Greek word, hyssopus, which was derived from Hebrew ezob, meaning good, scented herb. It is one of the oldest herbs used by human beings. Hyssop has a rich documented history in medicinal treatment. Hippocrates, the renowned physician noted using Hyssop. The ancient Romans brewed a medicated wine using leaves and flowers to help protection from plague and other health disorders.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
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| Dimensions | N/A |
| Select Size | 1/3 fl oz (10ml), 3.38 fl oz (100ml) |
AUROMA QUALITY
AUROMA Essential Oils are the highest quality essential oils available in the world today. Each oil is from an individual farmer and from a particular year’s harvest. As AUROMA knows each of the Farmers, they guarantee the authenticity of each oil. Just to be certain, they analyze each oil using the latest state-of-the-art GC-MS technology, which can detect impurities to one part per billion. Yes! AUROMA represents the best there is in Essential Oils. We can supply the following documentation: Certificates of Analysis and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
To meet the stringent demands of the professional aromatherapist, AUROMA has drafted the following seven requirements that an essential oil needs to meet so it can be used with confidence:
- BIO-TYPE: Not only does an oil have to come from a defined botanical species, but from a particular genetic strain.
- CHEMO-TYPE: The same botanical species can often produce completely different constituents.
- GEO-TYPE: Oils from a particular area are often of superior quality. Examples are Rose Oil Bulgarian or Sandalwood East Indian.
- COMPLETE OR WHOLE: The oil should come from a single distillation and should not be rectified.
- WILD OR ORGANIC: Where possible, AUROMA always selects the wild growing plants for distillation. When wild types are not available, AUROMA commissions farmers who do not use pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Certified Organic options are available.
- EX STILL: AUROMA distills small lots of expensive oils in-house and advises farmers on distillation methods.
- ANALYYSIS: Oils are tested by AUROMA in Australia with the most advanced state-of- the-art equipment in the world.
USES
- Just to smell: You can enjoy the aromatherapy of your favorite Essential oil or Blend without even taking it out of the bottle. Keep a bottle in your purse or your car. Simply open-up and smell. This can be particularly helpful during times of stress.
- As a Room Spray: Fill a 4-fluid ounce glass mist spray bottle with water and add your Essential Oil or Blend. Tighten the cap, shake well before using and spray the mist into the air. As the air freshener ages, the sent improves and becomes stronger. Spray around your room. It acts as a calming substance for anxiety, fatigue, nervous tension, and stress related conditions.
- In a Diffuser: Using a diffuser with an Essential Oil or Blend is an easy way to make your space smell wonderful, while using aromatherapy to revitalize and purify your indoor space. Bring the outdoors indoors. Hyssop has long been used for purifying sacred places.
- In Years Gone By: A spiritual and holistic healing in Ayurvedic medicine for nearly 5,000 years.
- In Cosmetic Applications: A fragrance component in soaps, cosmetics & perfumes. See “Cautions.”
BLENDS WITH
Bay Leaf, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Myrtle, Rosemary, Sage, and Citrus oils.
Whenever you use Essential Oils or 100% pure Essential Oil Blends on the skin, they should be diluted in a vegetable oil. However, always check for skin sensitivity before applying the finished product to the body. See “Cautions” below.
Suggested Dilution Rates follow:
- 10ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 2 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=4 drops, 2.5%=5 drops
- 50ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 10 drops essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=20 drops, 2.5%=25 drops
- 100ml Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 20 drops (1ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=40 drops (2ml), 2.5% 50=drops (2.5ml)
- 1Ltr Base Product: A 1% dilution requires a total of 200 drops (10ml) essential oil, or a pure blend, 2%=400 drops (20ml), 2.5%=500 drops (25.ml)
Please ensure that the total number of drops does not exceed the dilution ratio. For example: 2.5% dilution = 1 drip Geranium, 2 drops Palmarosa & 2 drops Mandarin diluted in 10ml Jojoba Oil. Total drops = 5
CAUTIONS
Hyssop is mildly toxic. It is not a skin irritant, and it does not cause skin sensitization or phototoxicity. (Tisserand R, Bolacs T, Essential Oil Safety. Churchill Livingston, UK)
The Aromatherapy Place does not recommend ingesting essential oils unless a specific dosage instruction is given to a consumer by a qualified medical practitioner.
Do not apply directly to skin. May case skin irritation in some individuals. Always dilute with a carrier oil. A skin test is recommended prior to use on the skin.
Avoid while trying to conceive, during pregnancy, or when breast feeding.
Keep out of reach of children. If you are taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health professional prior to use. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.
Please check with a professional for safe essential oils to use with children or the elderly. Do not use essential oils on a child younger than two years without professional advice.
STORAGE
We recommended that Essential Oils or 100% pure and natural Blends be stored in amber or cobalt blue glass containers to maintain freshness and attain maximum shelf life. Keep away from excessive heat and light. A bathroom, bedroom or kitchen cabinet should be a good storage location.
