Hyssopus officinalis Linn.
Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is also 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.
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
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 Hyssopus officinalis Linn.'s Infusion are Induration of Spleen and Liver, Vesical Affections, Uterine Affections, Phlegmatic Cough, Toothache, Asthma.
The indications of Hyssopus officinalis Linn.'s Leaves are Colic, Bruises, Hysteria, Round Worms.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Temperament
The temperament of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is 2nd order, warm and dry.
Occurrence, Taste & Odor
Odor: The odor of Flowering Tops of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is Agreeable Aromatic. The odor of Leaves of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. is Agreeable Aromatic.
Taste: Flowering Tops: Warm,Pungent,Slightly Bitter, Leaves: Warm,Pungent,Slightly Bitter.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Parts (Flowers) | 0.000 – 0.000 - | N/A |
| Whole Herb | 3.000 – 7.000 g | N/A |
Available Brands
- LAL SHARBATQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- LAOOQ MO TADILHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- LINKUSHerbion Pakistan Pvt Ltd.
- SHARBAT SADARQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- SUDURI (REGULAR)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SUDURI (SUGAR FREE)Hamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
- SURFICOL SYRUPQARSHI INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD
- TIRYAQ-E-MASANAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan
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.
Substitutes
The substitutes of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. are Adhatoda vasica Nees [Used for respiratory tract disorders.], Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn. [Used for respiratory tract disorders.].
Active Constituents
The active constituents of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. are Carotene, Choline, Diosmin, Essential Oil, Fats, Flavonoid Glycosides, Glycosides, Iodine, Mucilage, Resins, Sugar, Tannic Acid, Tannin.
The active constituents of Hyssopus officinalis Linn.'s Essential Oil are Alpha-Pinene, Bicyclic Sesquiterpenes, Camphene, Ketone l-Pinocamphone, ß-Pinenes.
Antidotes
The antidotes of Hyssopus officinalis Linn. are Punica granatum Linn., Acacia arabica (Lam.) Willd. (Gum).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Hyssopus officinalis Linn.. (work in progress)