15 Amazing Benefits of Hyssop for Your Health

Nothing more than a humble plant, hyssop has many health benefits that most people are simply not aware of. A whole host of digestive and intestinal problems are treated naturally with hyssop including certain liver and gallbladder conditions and complaints.

Pain in the intestines, gas in the intestines, colic, and loss of appetite can also be remedied fairly effectively with the use of hyssop. Similarly, there is a rage of respiratory problems which may be relieved with the use of hyssop. These include coughs, the common cold, and respiratory infections.

Most people use hyssop as an additional ingredient in a liquid to gargle with whilst others use it in baths to cause excess sweating. It can also be used topically on the skin. Here are 8 benefits for your health that you may experience when using hyssop.

Always be sure to check with a medical professional when trying natural remedies, and be on the lookout for signs of allergies.

1.     Helps Respiratory Conditions

An antispasmodic, able to relieve spasm sensations within the respiratory system, hyssop can soothe a nasty cough significantly. Leaning more towards the gross side of the spectrum, hyssop is also expectant, meaning that it loosens phlegm and as such helps a person clear their throat of the nasty, sticky accumulations.

It is used to treat the symptoms of bronchitis too. The fact that its soothing properties can be gentle on a sore and raspy throat makes hyssop a great option for treating coughs and other respiratory infections. People who rely on their throats and the health of their voice and respiratory systems for their livelihoods often look to hyssop for some relief, choosing to blend it in tea or to ingest as drops once diluted with water.

Often, these herbal remedies are preferred to stronger over the counter medicines as they usually have fewer unpleasant side effects such as drowsiness.