Latin name: Hyssopus OfficinalisPart of the plant used: Leaves and flowering topsSource: SloveniaMethod of extraction: Steam distillationHyssop essential oil is extracted using steam distillation of the leaves and flowers of a shrub called hyssop. The health benefits of this essential oil can be attributed to its astringent, stimulating, antispasmodic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, carminative, healing, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, hypertensive, nervine, sudorific, tonic, febrifuge, vermifuge and vulnerary properties. . Being an antispasmodic, hyssop essential oil gives relief in spasms of the respiratory system, thereby curing spasmodic coughs. It also treats spasms of the nervous system to cure seizures and related problems, as well as reducing muscle spasms, which cures cramps, and spasms of the intestines, giving relief from acute abdominal pain. Hyssop improves and promotes circulation, it helps cure diseases associated with poor circulation, such as rheumatism, arthritis, gout and swelling. This oil aids digestion. Being a stimulant, it stimulates the secretion of gastric juices like acids, enzymes and bile into the stomach, which accelerates the breakdown of complex proteins, carbohydrates and other nutrients.