Hyssop Oil

 

CAUTION: Do not take internally or apply undiluted to the skin.
KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND EYES.

Health & Safety: Precautions in Case of Over Exposure

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting, drink at least 1 pint of water. Seek urgent medical advice.
Inhalation Remove casualty to fresh air, keep respiratory passages free and seek medical advice immediately. Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed. If swallowed do don’t induce vomiting seek medical advice immediately and show container or label.
Eye contact Irrigate with clean water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if stinging persist.
Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing and wash with soap and water.
Storage Tightly sealed, well filled containers in a cool dark place. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Flammable Flash point 52 degrees C In case of fire use only dry powder or foam-never use water.
Spillage Eliminate all sources of ignition. No smoking. (e.g. propietary oil drying granules or sand, NOT sawdust or other flammable materials) and transfer to an approved waste disposal container, observing national legislation. Wash area clean with water and detergent.

        -- The above information came from Kobashi Pure Essential Oils Aromatherapy World Site

"Do NOT use during pregnancy. Do not use if there are any indications of fits or epilepsy. Not recommended for those suffering from high blood pressure. Use with caution. This oil can be toxic." -- Artemis Herbs

hyssop oil

n : used chiefly in liqueurs

Source: WordNet ® 1.6, © 1997 Princeton University

hys·sop   Audio pronunciation of "hyssop" ( P )  Pronunciation Key  (hsp)
n.
  1. A woody Eurasian plant (Hyssopus officinalis) having spikes of small blue flowers and aromatic leaves used in perfumery and as a condiment.
  2. Any of several similar or related plants.
  3. An unidentified plant mentioned in the Bible as the source of twigs used for sprinkling in certain Hebraic purificatory rites.
[Middle English ysope, from Old English spe, from Latin hspum, hysspus, from Greek husspos, probably of Semitic origin; akin to Aramaic ’ezob.]
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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hyssop

\Hys"sop\, n. [OE. hysope, ysope, OF. ysope, F. hysope, hyssope, L. hysopum, hyssopum, hyssopus, Gr. ?, ?, an aromatic plant, fr. Heb. [=e]sov.] A plant (Hyssopus officinalis). The leaves have an aromatic smell, and a warm, pungent taste.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.

hyssop

n 1: a European mint with aromatic and pungent leaves used in perfumery and as a seasoning in cookery; often cultivated as a remedy for bruises; yields hyssop oil [syn: Hyssopus officinalis] 2: bitter leaves used sparingly in salads; dried flowers used in soups and tisanes

Source: WordNet ® 1.6, © 1997 Princeton University