Hyssop

Origin: Mediterranean

Family: Lamiaceae
Subfamily: Nepetoideae
Tribe: Mentheae
Scientific Name: Hyssopus officinalis

Folk Names: Ezov (Hebrew), herb hyssop, isopo, ysopo, yssop

Magical

Element: Fire
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius

Parts used: Leaves

Magical Properties: Purification, protection, cleansing, balance, consecration, change, hope

Lore

• Nicholas Culpeper assigns Hyssop to Jupiter and the sign of Cancer, listing a number of medicinal uses.

Magical Uses

• Hyssop is one of the most widely-used purification herbs. Add to baths, sachets, or sprinkle over items to cleanse them.