Hyssopus officinalis herb oil (inci)

Hyssopus officinalis herb oil is the essential oil from the herb of hyssop that is used in cosmetic formulations. Hyssopus officinalis is a herbaceous plant from the labiate family that grows mainly in the Mediterranean region and grows up to 60 cm tall.

The colorless to pale yellow, aromatic smelling oil contains pinocamphene, isopinocamphene, estragole (methylchavicol), borneol, geraniol, limonene, thujone and myrcene.

The extract acts as a flavoring agent (reduces or inhibits an undesirable inherent odor or taste of the product).

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