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 ...

Hyssop is a shrub native to southern Europe, Asia, and Africa, and while it's a member of the mint family, it's an unusual plant in the U.S. and is different enough to consider separately.

The kinds of herb wine you make will depend on where in the country you live and what plants your local conditions favor. Choices may include anise, hyssop, lemon balm, dill, fennel, nettle ...