Hyssop - A brilliant magickal herb

Hyssop has been used for thousands of years in magickal and ritual spaces. It is an excellent herb for clearing negative energy, getting rid of back luck, breaking a curse, or any other type of purification you might need. That is what makes hyssop the best magickal herb! A nice bath in Hyssop will do the trick in fixing up what magickally ails ya!

Plant Deets

Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is a small bush-like plant in the mint family. In the warmer months, it blooms with small white, blue, or pink flowers. The plant originated in the Middle East and Southern Europe but can now be found all over the world. It is a great addition to drought-resistant gardens, and bees love it.
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Health and Wellness

This herb was (and is) used as a remedy for many illnesses and is a natural antiseptic. However, it also has spiritual and religious uses. Hyssop is mentioned in the Bible; Psalms 51:7 says, “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean.” It was used in Egypt as a purification herb during meals. It can clear off the negative energy that is causing you trouble.

How to Use Hyssop

​I highly recommend hyssop as a cleansing and purification ally for spiritual purposes. Here are some ways you can use it for cleansing:

• Baths: Make a nice cup of tea and add it to your bath water. If you don’t have a bathtub, pour it over your head after a shower. Just make sure the water’s not too hot!
• Garlands – dry branches of hyssop to make a garland, or hang the dried branches over your front door. This will cleanse off anyone who steps into your home.
• Sachets: Chop up dried hyssop and put it in a little drawstring bag. Carry this in your pocket, put it in your clothing drawers, or keep it in your car or office as an automatic purification tool.
• Drink—You can drink hyssop tea if you’re not allergic to it. Don’t try to drink it if you don’t know for sure.
• Aspurging: The dried branches can be dripped in salted water and sprinkled over you as a cleanser. You can also use the branches to lightly slap the herb against your skin to remove negative energy.

Cleansing 

Cleansing is an essential part of any Witch’s practice. Ideally, it’s something we do regularly. Try incorporating hyssop in your cleansing practice!
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Go do witchy things!
Phoenix LeFae
 
*Do not use, take, or ingest any herb you are allergic to. If you are uncertain about a possible allergic reaction, just skip it.*