HYSSOP ESSENTIAL OIL
A strong herbaceous essential oil with warm, spicy and camphoraceous notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Hyssopus officinalis
Family: Lamiaceae / Labiatae
Origin of Plant: Southern Europe and the Mediterranean region
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the flowering tops and leaves
Note: Middle
Colour: Colourless to pale yellow
Aroma: Strong, herbaceous, warm, spicy and camphoraceous
About This Essential Oil
Hyssop Essential Oil has a distinctive, penetrating aroma that combines herbaceous freshness with warm spice and camphoraceous notes. It is used in carefully measured diffuser blends, natural perfumery and professional aromatic formulations where a strong herbal middle note is desired. This is a potent oil and requires cautious, limited use.
Key Benefits
• Provides a strong, fresh herbaceous aroma
• Adds warmth and character to aromatic blends
• Useful as a distinctive middle note in natural perfumery
• Complements citrus, woody, resinous and herbal oils
• Suitable for carefully measured diffuser formulations
• Creates a clean, sharp and refreshing aromatic impression
History
Hyssop has a long history as an aromatic and culinary herb in the Mediterranean region and Europe. Its name passed through Greek and Latin from an earlier Semitic term. The plant has appeared in traditional household, ceremonial and herbal preparations for centuries. Today, its essential oil is valued mainly for its distinctive fragrance and use in specialised aromatic formulations.
Main Chemical Components
46% Ketones, 28% Monoterpenes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Strong and penetrating
• Herbaceous and fresh
• Warm and spicy
• Camphoraceous middle note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds definition to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a distinctive herbal note in natural perfumery
• Complements woody, resinous and citrus compositions
• Suitable for professional formulations at carefully controlled levels
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as clean, sharp and invigorating
• Opens with fresh camphoraceous notes
• Develops warm, spicy and herbaceous nuances
• Best used sparingly because it can dominate a blend
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Cypress, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Myrtle, Orange, Pine, Rosemary and Tea Tree.
Health & Safety
• For external aromatic use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted.
• This is a potent essential oil; use sparingly and only in well-ventilated areas.
• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Do not use for children.
• Do not use if you have epilepsy, a seizure disorder or a history of seizures.
• Seek qualified advice before use if taking medication or managing a medical condition.
• For topical formulation, follow a qualified safety assessment and the supplier's current guidance.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and broken or irritated skin.
• Discontinue use if irritation or an adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep away from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
