Benefits
- prevent respiratory infections
- asthma,
- chronic indigestion,
- excess abdominal gas,
- abdominal bloating,
- bronchitis,
- cuts and bruises.
If hyssop is being used for a sore throat, it is recommended that patients gargle with the tea or tincture before swallowing.
Ingredients & Weight
- dried hyssop leaves(or fresh)
- 1 Tablespoon or three tablespoons
- Boliling water
- 8 oz.
- lemon juice (optional)
- 1 tablespoons
- honey
- 1 tablespoons
Preparation directions
- Pour boiling water over hyssop leaves
- let steep in a covered container for 10 minutes.
- Add lemon and honey.
- Drink slowly and inhale the hyssop steam deep into your lungs. You can repeat twice daily.
- Ready -------------------****
How often to use
The recommended dosages of hyssop are as follows: 2–3 teaspoons of hyssop steeped in one cup (250 ml) of hot water for 10-15 minutes, with no more than three cups of tea per day. As an option, some practitioners recommend 1–4 ml of hyssop tincture three times per day.
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