Constituents:
Essential oil, Lamiaceae tannins like rosmarinic acid, flavonoids, marrubiin.
Hyssop
Hyssopus officinalis L.
Effects and Use:
In folk medicine, hyssop tea is used internally for stubborn cough, bronchitis, and hoarseness. Its essential oils are antiseptic, and the diterpene bitter compound marrubiin works as an expectorant.
Tea Preparation:
Cold infuse 2 teaspoons of the herb in 250 ml water, bring to a boil, steep 5 minutes, strain. Drink 2 times daily.