Medically reviewed by Chika Anekwe, MDMedically reviewed by Chika Anekwe, MD Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is an herb purported to treat various ailments, including ulcers, herpes, and cancer.

These studies have compared hyssop to other herbal and non-herbal methods of treating asthma symptoms and found that hyssop was one of the most effective natural substances. This may be because ...

You may need to add grit to the soil as hyssop will die if waterlogged. It’s a great companion plant for cabbages as it lures away the cabbage white butterfly. 2. Myrtle McVicar uses the ...