hyssop – Earth to Kathy

March 21, 2018

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) Research

Latin Name: Hyssopus officinalis Family: Lamiaceae RESEARCH GENERAL WebMD. (n.d.). Hyssop. Retrieved in December, 2016. Retrieved from www.webmd.com NAHA (n.d.). Safety. Retrieved in February, 2018. Retrieved from: http://naha.org/explore-aromatherapy/safety ACHS (2017). Course Material: Herb 502, Hyssop Monograph. www.achs.edu Petersen, D. (2015). Aromatherapy materia medica. Essential oil monographs. American College of Healthcare Sciences. www.achs.edu […]

April 3, 2018

Anti-fungal

Certain herbs are known for their anti-fungal actions. Most research studies have been in vitro; more human studies are necessary. Recipes to Help with Fungal Infections Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description […]

April 4, 2018

Anti-parasite

Also called anthelmintic, anti-parasitic herbs can help the body eliminate or destroy worms and parasites such as tapeworm. Significant essential oils studied include oregano and thyme, and herbs include wormwood and hyssop. Caution is necessary when using herbs as anti-parasitics, related to their low therapeutic margin. Recipes to Help with […]

April 20, 2018

Camphone / Pinacamphone / Isopinacamphone

Pinacamphone / camphone is a ketone as found in hyssop and tansy, and is potentially neurotoxic. Many ketones can be toxic internally and topically. Some can be convulsant, toxic to the liver, or neurotoxic in high doses. Do not overuse or use for prolonged periods of time. Sage, cedar, thuja, and hyssop […]

April 24, 2018

Thujone / Alpha Thujone / Beta Thujone

Alpha-thujone is a ketone found in cedarleaf and sage. Beta-thujone is a ketone found in mugwort, sage, hyssop, and tansy. Many ketones can be toxic internally and topically. Some can be convulsant, toxic to the liver, or neurotoxic in high doses. Do not overuse or use for prolonged periods of time. […]