My herbal tea combines the simple but extremely effective herbs hyssop, echinacea purpurea and garden sage for a soothing brew to help you breath more easily and recover more quickly from your respiratory ailment. The combination of herbs are in perfect balance to restore and rejuvenate your weary immune system.
Hyssop has healing effects in the treatment of respiratory infections, lung conditions and bronchitis. Used as a tea, it is a strong expectorant, which acts by loosening phlegm, thus relieving symptoms such as congestion, coughs, and hoarseness. As an antiviral it also helps rid the body of toxins that are produced by viruses. Hyssop can sooth the digestive tract and mucous membranes offering relief for sore throats. It also has natural sedative effects and can help to reduce fevers.
Hyssop has been prescribed for a multitude of medical conditions. It is known as an antispasmodic, expectorant, emmenagogue, stimulant and tonic. It is used for cough, bronchitis and chronic catarrh, and has a tonic effect on the digestive, urinary, nervous and bronchial systems. The famous historical herbalist Culpeper recommended allowing the hot vapors of a hyssop decoction to reach the ear by means of a funnel to ease inflammation and tinnitus. He also prescribed hyssop boiled in wine and vinegar for bruises
organic hyssop, echinacea, and sage leaves.
The usage of hyssop tea is not advised for pregnant women.
Hyssop Tea may be used to remove excess fluids or phlegm. Great for treatment of bronchitis, coughs and colds.
Hyssop Tea may help in treating nose and throat infections.
Hyssop Tea may help expel worms in the stomach.
Hyssop Tea may help relieve fever sores.
Hyssop Tea may help calm the nerves.
Hyssop Tea may help lower the sharp increase in blood sugars after eating.
Hyssop Tea may help improve digestion and relieve intestinal congestion.
Hyssop Tea may help regulate the blood pressure
Hyssop has some capacity to stimulate menstruation and induce miscarriage , although only when consumed in large medicinal doses. As a precaution, if you are pregnant or suffer from a menstrual disorder , you should avoid consuming large quantities of this herb. As the plant tops and flowers are especially high in iodine, you should avoid them if you have iodine-related health problems, such as goiter.
