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Hyssopus officinalis
By Andrewr
2 Aug, 2008
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This is hyssop which needs full sun on a well-drained soil where it reaches two feet tall and slightly wider. When I tried it in a less than perfect situation, it was decimated by slugs
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its lovely andrew,,,,, was reading that there is epidemic of slugs and snails this yr,,,,,,,,, knew i was picking more off the plants each evening than i normally would be
2 Aug, 2008
According to my herb book, you can use the tops (flowers and leaves) in hot water to make hyssop tea which aids digestion, eases asthma and rheumatics. Sprains and rheumatic joints can also be helped by putting leaves in muslin bags, immersing in hot water and applying to the affected area. Juice from the stems can also by rubbed on cuts and sores for quick healing,
It also suggests a handful of leaves in a warm bath will help stiffnes brought on by too much gardening so perhaps we all ought to grow it!
2 Aug, 2008
what a very helpful plant, im adding it to my fav's
2 Aug, 2008
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This photo is of "Hyssopus officinalis" in Andrewr's garden
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Lovely blue, Andrew. It's a herb isn't it? What would you use it for?
2 Aug, 2008