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CAS number: 84603-66-7
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Hyssopus officinalis extract is the leaf extract of hyssop used in cosmetic formulations. Hyssopus officinalis, is a herbaceous plant from the labiate family, which grows mainly in the Mediterranean region and can grow up to 60 cm in size.
The extract contains 0.3-1.0% essential oils, 5-8% tanning agents, resin, sugar, 9-6% diosmin and other flavonoids.
The extract acts as a flavouring agent in cosmetics (reduces or inhibits an unwanted inherent odour or taste of the product).
In folk medicine, the extract is used for respiratory tract diseases (expectorant and spasmolytic effect). It is also used for gargling.
Food: the extract is used as a spice.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Burger A et al (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th Edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 711
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer