Hyssopus officinalis extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 84603-66-7

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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.

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  1. Burger A et al (1993) Hunnius Pharmaceutical Dictionary 7th Edition Walter de Gruyter Berlin-New York p. 711

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer