HYSSOP (Hyssopus officinalis)
Hyssop is a semi-evergreen shrub with narrow leaves and clusters of blue double-lipped flowers.
{ Other names }
Yssop, Holy Herb, Purging Herb
{ Herbal properties of hyssop }
Herbalists use hyssop as a tonic for post-illness recovery, as a calming medicinal, and for indigestion.
{ Herbal Lore }
Hyssop was considered a cure-all for centuries. Dioscorides recommended a recipe including hyssop, figs, honey and water as a treatment for many conditions including asthma and chronic coughs. Hyssop was sacred in ancient Egypt.
{ Magickal properties of hyssop leaf }
Use hyssop for spells & rituals involving protection, cleansing, purification
{ Spell Lore }
- Make an infusion with hyssop leaf for the magickal properties.
- Include hyssop leaf in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use hyssop leaf in your candle work - sprinkle the herb around your candle, or grind the herb into a powder in a mortar & pestle and sprinkle. You could even roll herbs onto anointed candles. Always practice candlework safely.
{ Magickal properties of hyssop leaf }
Use hyssop leaf for spells & rituals involving forgiveness, cleanliness, sacrifice, breath, purification, shame, guilt, pardon, repentance, protection
{ Details }
- Dried cut hyssop leaf
- For incense mix, burning on charcoal discs, spell work, ritual work, spell bags, spell jars
- Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place
- Not for internal use
- See pictures for how to use in witchcraft
{ Choose between }
- 1 oz
- 2 oz
- 1 lb
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