Hyssop has been noted for centuries in herbal medicine. The ancient use of this plant was an insecticide, insect repellent and pediculicide. The plant has been used in herbal medicine for the treatment of sore throats, colds, hoarseness and as an expectorant. Some herbalists also believe that hyssop has beneficial effects for asthma, urinary tract inflammation and appetite stimulation. Its effectiveness in relieving gas and colic are also listed under its medicinal uses. What’s more, recent studies suggest that hyssop may be useful in healing AIDS patients.
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It’s Herbal Remedies Week from 19th – 26th June. So, if you’d like to learn how to make a range of simple herbal remedies and beauty products using plants from the local environment, sign up to our herbal remedies workshop on 7th August from 10am – 2pm. The 4 hour session will cover choosing plants, harvesting and drying herbs, infusions, decoctions, tinctures and syrups, hot and cold infused oils and how to make creams, ointment and body butters. £20
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