Hyssop essential oil is a 100% pure and natural product, steam distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of the Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens plant, commonly known as "creeping" hyssop. This variety is sourced from Spain.

Product Details

• CAS Numbers: 8006-83-5 / 84603-66-7
• INCI Name: Hyssopus officinalis decumbens leaf oil
• Odor Profile: This oil features a middle-top note with a complex yet gentle aroma, reminiscent of a blend of lavender and mint. It is strong, sharp, and unique, with a very fresh scent complemented by a soft, sweet, camphoraceous, and herbaceous aroma, along with spicy and warm undertones.

Molecular Composition

The chemotype of this essential oil is characterized by:

• Linalool
• 1,8-Cineole
• Beta-Pinene

Wellness Benefits

Hyssop essential oil is known for its stimulating, tonifying, uplifting, cleansing, calming, purifying, balancing, and strengthening properties. It has a long tradition of use in spiritual practices, including anointing oils, cleansing and protection rituals, spiritual purification, and meditation. It is also used to clear the mind and support trauma and grief recovery.

Applications in Aromatherapy

• Respiratory Health: Supports healthy lungs and chest, beneficial for winter ailments, colds, and flu.
• Relaxation and Stress Relief: Calming and relaxing, it helps alleviate anxiety, nervous tension, and stress.
• Stimulation and Energy: Useful for combating fatigue and low moods.
• Additional Uses: Acts as an antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, digestive aid, circulatory tonic, and organism tonic. Ideal for use in diffusers, nasal inhalers, warming massages, sports recovery, and promoting healthy sleep.

Perfumery Uses

In perfumery, hyssop essential oil adds depth and a slightly sweet, herbal note to the freshness of citrus oils. It enhances herbaceous and green fragrances, making them more vibrant, fresh, tonic, and complex. It also adds depth to woody fragrances and uplifts the ambery accents in perfumes. It is commonly used in sweet-spicy perfumes and aftershaves.

Important Considerations

This is a specialty aromatherapy oil derived from Hyssopus officinalis var. decumbens, also known as "creeping" or "gentle" hyssop, which has low ketone content and is non-toxic, making it suitable for aromatherapy applications. It should not be confused with Hyssopus officinalis var. officinalis, which contains a higher ketone content. The hyssop plant is renowned in France for flavoring "Chartreuse" and "Benedictine" liqueurs and is also used in fresh-minty mouthwashes and toothpastes.

Hyssop essential oil from the decumbens variety is considered non-toxic and suitable for aromatherapy applications. 

However, it is recommended to avoid use during pregnancy.