Sun Apr 29, 2012, 09:31 AM

My daughter has a hyssop plant. Does anybody have ideas for using it?

I've done some reading on its medicinal qualities, but I'm not sure how to prepare it for the different uses other than drying it and using it in herbal teas. Plus internal use has to be kept to a minimum since it can be poisonous if overused.

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My daughter has a hyssop plant. Does anybody have ideas for using it? (Original post)	Ruby Reason	Apr 2012	OP
I assume you mean true hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)?	Denninmi	Apr 2012	#1
Thanks, the bees and butterflies sure like it.	Ruby Reason	Apr 2012	#2

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Sun Apr 29, 2012, 09:43 AM

Denninmi (5,558 posts)

1. I assume you mean true hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)?

Honestly, I think it's mainly medicinal. I've grown it before, it's an attractive plant and makes a good substitution appearance-wise in the garden for lavender in climates where lavenders won't survive the winters easily. I know they have used it as a flavoring agent in some alcohols, but honestly, to me it smells like mint and skunk, and I don't think the skunkiness would be pleasant to consume.

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Mon Apr 30, 2012, 09:24 PM

Ruby Reason (242 posts)

2. Thanks, the bees and butterflies sure like it.

It is parked not to far from my lavender. I am interested in medicinal as well as culinary uses. It is part of the mint family I think so you have a good nose!

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