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What Are the Benefits of Hyssop Tea?

Hyssop is an evergreen plant which has flowers that are used for a cleansing tea. Historically, the plant is known as a holy plant used in cleansing rituals. The tea is known to have many healing properties and is used often as an herbal remedy. To make the tea, steep 1 teaspoon of the dried flower in 1/4 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes.

  1. Expectorant

    • The Herbal Home Remedy Book recommends using hyssop tea as an expectorant. It has properties which loosen mucus in the throat and lungs. This causes the user to cough up the mucus which enables it to leave the system.

    Tonic

    • According to the Herbal Home Remedy Book, hyssop has a tonic effect which means it relieves pains in the digestive tract. Herbalists believe that hyssop relieves gas and cramping and cleanses the urinary tract.

    Sedative

    • Hyssop tea, says the Herbal Home Remedy Book, is said to have a sedative effect. Particularly, it has been shown to reduce fevers and soothe sore throats by reducing inflammation.

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