Hyssop

/ˈhɪsəp/
noun

A small bushy aromatic plant of the mint family, the bitter minty leaves of which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.

In the Bible, it's mentioned that people use hyssop for purification rituals.
Visual representation of "hyssop" - A small bushy aromatic plant of the mint family, the bitter minty leaves of which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.

Often appears as...

  • hyssop oil
  • hyssop tea
noun

A small bushy aromatic plant of the mint family, the bitter minty leaves of which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.

In the Bible, it's mentioned that people use hyssop for purification rituals.
Visual representation of "hyssop" - A small bushy aromatic plant of the mint family, the bitter minty leaves of which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.

Often appears as...

  • hyssop oil
  • hyssop tea
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Visual representation of "hyssop"
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Biblical Reference

Hyssop is often associated with religious purification, especially in Christianity and Judaism.

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The priest used hyssop to sprinkle holy water.
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Culinary Use

Hyssop is used as a herb in cooking, imparting a minty, slightly bitter taste to dishes.

Illustration for Culinary Use
The roasted lamb was seasoned with a pinch of hyssop.
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Herbal Remedy

Used in herbal medicine, hyssop is said to aid digestion and respiratory health.

Illustration for Herbal Remedy
She brewed a cup of hyssop tea for her cough.
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Biblical Reference

Hyssop is often associated with religious purification, especially in Christianity and Judaism.

Illustration for Biblical Reference
The priest used hyssop to sprinkle holy water.
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Culinary Use

Hyssop is used as a herb in cooking, imparting a minty, slightly bitter taste to dishes.

Illustration for Culinary Use
The roasted lamb was seasoned with a pinch of hyssop.
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Herbal Remedy

Used in herbal medicine, hyssop is said to aid digestion and respiratory health.

Illustration for Herbal Remedy
She brewed a cup of hyssop tea for her cough.
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Biblical Reference

Hyssop is often associated with religious purification, especially in Christianity and Judaism.

Illustration for Biblical Reference
The priest used hyssop to sprinkle holy water.
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Culinary Use

Hyssop is used as a herb in cooking, imparting a minty, slightly bitter taste to dishes.

Illustration for Culinary Use
The roasted lamb was seasoned with a pinch of hyssop.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Herbal Remedy

Used in herbal medicine, hyssop is said to aid digestion and respiratory health.

Illustration for Herbal Remedy
She brewed a cup of hyssop tea for her cough.
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can show you can you see these hyssop okay so which one you looking at this way this way looking back okay so here's the toes the four toes in the front one

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can show you can you see these hyssop okay so which one you looking at this way this way looking back okay so here's the toes the four toes in the front one

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