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Ysop can also be used dried
Ysop is versatile
Ysop tastes strong-spicy with a slightly bitter note. The aromatic spice herb comes from the south and is suitable for preparing most Mediterranean dishes. Ysop is also unbeatable as a component of herbal tea, oil or fragrance blends.
Does Ysop Need a Regular Cut? Next article Ysop is one of the hardy herbsIn southern Europe, hyssop grows as a wild herb in rocky, dry locations. Since the Middle Ages he was also cultivated in northern areas. At that time, Ysop was used against lung diseases, dropsy, epilepsy, plague and envelopes for wound treatment. Even today, Ysop is used medicinally in naturopathy and homeopathy as well as in cosmetics and perfume production.
Use in the kitchen
Young leaves and shoots, but also the flowers are preferably fresh, alternatively dried, used for seasoning. You should not cook the aromatic herb, as it loses its aroma. Harvesting takes place around June. The following uses for fresh cabbage are available:
Other uses
The hyssop contains a variety of essential oils, bitter and tannins. These substances have given the hyssop its reputation as a medicinal herb. In the past, Ysop was used to treat lung diseases, indigestion or washes. In natural medicine it is still attributed anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and tonic effect.
As a component of herbal tea or fragrance mixtures, Ysop is said to help with cold symptoms. However, the proportion of Ysop in a tea mixture should not exceed 5%. In general, due to already occurring symptoms of poisoning in the following cases before use, especially in higher doses for a long time, warned:
Tips
Even as an ornamental shrub - especially for the edging of rose beds - the cut-compatible hyssop is well suited. It is easy to care for, hardy and stays evergreen in the mild winters.