Hyssopus officinalis Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is aslo known as Hyssopus parviflora Benth, belongs to Labiatae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Aisyuf, Ashnan Daud, Zufa Yabis.
The English Name for this herb is Hyssop.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Jufa, Zufa.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. are Alexipharmic, Anthelmintic, Carminative, Deobstruent, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Laxative, Pectoral in Cough and Bronchial Asthma, Resolvent, Stimulant.
Indications
The Indications of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. are Catarrh, Phlegmatic Cough, Dropsy, Liver Obstructions, Wounds, Sprains, Muscular Rheumatism, Bronchial Asthma, Inflammations, Dry Cough, Acute Pneumonia, Swelling.
The Indications of Leaves of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. are Colic, Bruises, Hysteria, Round Worms.
The Indications of Infusion of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. are Induration of Spleen and Liver, Vesical Affections, Uterine Affections, Phlegmatic Cough, Toothache, Asthma.
No Contra Indication information is available for Hyssopus officinalis Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is used in the preparation of Laooq Mo'tadil, Ma'jun Nankhwah, Mufarreh Kabir, Sherbet Sadar, Sherbet Zufa, Shrebet Zufa Murakkab, Tiryaq-e-Masana compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Above Ground Parts (Flowers) | | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 3.000g - 7.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Hyssopus officinalis Linn.. A small smooth erect glabrous shrub; leaves 8 mm long, sessile, lanceolate; flowers bluish purple in axillary or terminal spikes; calyx 2-lipped, 5-toothed; corolla 2-lipped, upper lip erect, notched, lower spreading, 3-lobed, middle very broad, stamens 4, unequal, extorted; nutlets narrow smooth, 3-cornered
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Azad Kashmir (Pakistan), Balochistan(Pakistan), East Europe, West Asia, West Himalayas.. In West Himalaya, from Kashmir to Kumaon.In Pakistan upto 3000m.
Odor: The odor of Flowering Tops of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is Agreeable AromaticThe odor of Leaves of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is Agreeable Aromatic
Taste:
Flowering Tops: Warm,Pungent,Slightly Bitter
Leaves: Warm,Pungent,Slightly Bitter
Substitutes
No information regarding Hyssopus officinalis Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Hyssopus officinalis Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Hyssopus officinalis Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Its use is contraindicated in patients suffering from liver affections.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hyssopus officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)