A strong tea made from the leaves and flowering tops of hyssop is used in lung, nose and throat congestion and catarrhal complaints; and externally it can be applied to bruises to reduce the swelling and discoloration.

In England an old country remedy for wounds or cuts suffered working in the fields was to apply a poultice of the bruised leaves mixed with sugar. The risk of tetanus and other infections with these often deep cuts was high, because of the manures and perhaps rusty implements with which the farmers always worked. So once again, Nature’s simple protection was called for. A black eye is another embarrassing affliction that hyssop can alleviate. Put a small bunch of the herb in a muslin or small nylon bag or twist of material, immerse in boiling water for a minute, then place on the eye as hot as is bearable. Repeat until the swelling and discoloration subside.

Several leaves of hyssop can be used to flavour soups and stews. It is a herb that will stand a longer cooking time, although it is still better to add it in the last quarter hour. The flavour of hyssop will blend well in a vegetable medley.

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