Hyssopus officinalis Labiatae

The volatile oil found in hyssop contains pinocamphone, isopinocamphone, pinenes, camphene, terpinene and over 50 other compounds. The herb is powerful, and should only be administered in small doses of 1-2g twice a day.

For the common cold, mix hyssop with boneset, elderflower and peppermint, making an infusion from one to two teaspoons of the mixture to a cup of boiling water and drinking it after about 10 to 15 minutes. Take a cup of the infusion three times a day.