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Botanical Name |
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Hyssopus Officinalis |
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Common Name |
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Azob, Hisopo |
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CAS # |
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8006-83-5, F.E.M.A. : 2591 |
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Plant Parts Used |
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Flowers & twigs |
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Extraction Method |
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Steam Distillation |
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Color & Odor |
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Clear yellow liquid @22C with Characteristic odor |
Description :
Found in Mediterranean area, Hyssop plant from which Hyssop oil is
extracted has a woody, hairy stem, small lance-shaped green leaves &
purple-blue flowers.
Constituents & Specifications :
Pinocamphone (39.8%), iso-pinocamphone (28.6%), mertenyl ether ether
(3.9%), beta-pinene (8.4%), alpha-pinene (0.9%), sabinene (1.8%),
alph-terpineol (1.1%) and 1,8-cineol (0.6%)
Specific Gravity : 0.93300 - 0.94500 @ 72°F
Refractive Index : 1.48100 - 1.48900 @ 72°F
Properties :
Anti-rheumatic, antispasmodic, antiseptic, carminative, digestive,
cicatrizant, diuretic, expectorant, emmenagogue, nervine, sedative, tonic,
stimulant and as a vulnerary agent.
Benefits & Uses :
- Used in aromatherapy for various purpose.
- Provides relief against bronchial spasms & thus helpful for
asthma attacks.
- It is easing sore throats caused by sinus issues.