Hyssop

Hyssopus officinalis variations of decubens and pinocamphene -- distilled from the fresh flowers, stems and leaves. There are at least 4 chemotypes. The herb has been traditionally used for at least a thousand years for its antiseptic, disinfecting, and anti-infectious properties. Has a sharp, sweet camphoraceous aroma with a warm, spicy undertone.

Generally considered non-irritating and non-sensitizing.  Decumbens is preferred for children and elderly. 

CHARACTER:    "Sword of Expulsion" uplifting, Freedom, Purification, Protection, Expansion 

ETHERIC COLORS: Blue, Pink, Gold, Greenish Orange        

CRYSTALS/METALS:  Lapis Lazuli, Amethyst, Tin           

CHAKRA: 4, 3

PERFUME NOTE: Top to Middle or Base to Middle, depending on chemotype.

ELEMENT:  Fire, Metal           

ASTRO:   Jupiter, Cancer, Sagittarius

ENERGY:  Hot and dry; Type 3

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Oxide

              

              

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Concentration, focus, creativity, clarity of thought optimistic, confident of self and the future, calm, relaxed, centered, sharpen awareness

Strengthen one's sense of personal boundaries.

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: anxiety, fatigue, nervous tension, grief, confusion, trauma,  insomnia, stress,  pessimistic, gloomy, brooding, blaming, feeling sorry for yourself, feeling unworthy

"Purge me with Hyssop and I shall be clean."

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  bruises, cuts, wounds, dermatitis, eczema, acne, asthma, bronchitis, cough, sore throat, gout, MS, headache, rashes, indigestion, neuralgia, arthritis, muscle aches, intestinal parasites

PROPERTIES: antiseptic, antispasmodic, digestive, diuretic, expectorant,   sedative, stimulant, tonic 

PERSONALITY: 

+ Aristocratic air, defender of freedom; good for people who feel stuck in their lives and yearn for more freedom - freedom of self expression

+ Leads out of traps and cul-de-sacs, see the bigger picture.

+  Freedom of movement in the body as well as in its deepest metaphorical sense.  

+ Helpful for goal setting, planning, and to discover strategies that get you from where you are to where you want to be.

+ I create my own reality. I am responsible for the decisions I make in my life.      

  + Clears the type of shame that keeps us from accepting the gifts that will allow growth to full potential.  "I release the shame that holds me back."

BLENDS: Kolob Trail,  Shaman,  Sitalpu, Symphony, Twelve Tribes,  Way of the Leaf,

  

ARCHETYPES: RULER, PROTECTOR, ADVOCATE

Blends with all CITRUS, CLARY SAGE, FENNEL, GERANIUM, MYRTLE, SAGE, BAY, LAVENDER, CEDAR. 

May contain: linalool,  pinene, limonene, camphene, cadinene, caryophellen, germacrene, nerolidol, geraniol, borneol, myrtenol, chavecol, thujone, camphor, cineole