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Dietary supplement

Hyssop Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herb Pharm

Liquid Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Hyssop is a dietary supplement by Herb Pharm with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for coughs and colds, sore throat and congestion, digestive upset and gas.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Hyssop by Herb Pharm

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Hyssop Flowering Aerial Parts Extract, a liquid concentrate made from the flowering tops of the hyssop plant. The inactive ingredients are cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin — a mix commonly used in herbal liquid extracts to preserve and deliver the plant material.

Does it work?

Insufficient evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Insufficient

There isn't enough reliable clinical evidence to rate this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: respiratory system health.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cough, Respiratory tract infections, Sore throat, bronchial health, mucus clearance.
  • The closest evidence on file: Hyssop is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Respiratory tract infections (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Hyssop is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cough, Sore throat.

The evidence we hold shows insufficient reliable data to rate hyssop for respiratory tract infections, cough, sore throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs), or dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps). That means the studies either aren't strong enough or aren't there yet to say whether it works for these uses.

If you're thinking about it for one of these reasons, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hyssop

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Hyssop is thought to be low-risk in small culinary or tea amounts, but the essential oil can be toxic and cause seizures, so concentrated forms need respect. The safety data advises against hyssop during pregnancy because it's traditionally believed to stimulate the uterus.

There isn't enough safety information to know either way during breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hyssop

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for hyssop. Even so, run your medications through the search tool on this page to be sure, and talk with your pharmacist or doctor before you combine this with any prescription or over-the-counter drug.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Hyssop Liquid is generally well tolerated in small amounts, but the evidence for its effectiveness in treating respiratory, urinary, or menstrual issues isn't established in our data. If you're pregnant, the safety data advises against it; if you're breastfeeding or taking any medications, check with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Hyssop, straight from the product label.

Brand Herb Pharm
Barcode (UPC) 090700000769
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 307799
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hyssop by Herb Pharm, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.7 mL
Servings per container
42
UPC/BARCODE
090700000769
IngredientAmount% DV
Hyssop Flowering Aerial Parts Extract664 mg--

Other ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Shake well before using. Adults: Add 1 squeeze of the dropper bulb to 2 oz. of water or juice, 2 to 5 times per day. Best taken between meals.

Precautions

Caution: Seek expert medical advice before taking during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children

Storage

Store away from heat & light

Formula

Hyssopus officinalis

Hyssop liquid extract

Formulation

Respiratory system

Gluten-free

Certified organic by Organic Certifiers

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

See for yourself

Hyssop by Herb Pharm label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hyssop by Herb Pharm

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.7 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container42 Amounts shown are per serving.

664 mg per serving

Hyssop is a Mediterranean mint-family herb traditionally used for coughs, colds, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence for these uses is...

Hyssop Flowering Aerial Parts Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Cane Alcohol, Water, Distilled, Glycerin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hyssop by Herb Pharm Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Hyssop. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Hyssop, from the product label.

Herb Pharm

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Name
Herb Pharm
City
Williams
State
OR
ZipCode
97544
Phone Number
800-348-4372
Web Address
www.herb-pharm.com
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Hyssop by Herb Pharm: Common Questions

Does Hyssop by Herb Pharm interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Hyssop. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hyssop contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while pregnant?
The safety data advises against hyssop during pregnancy because it's traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus. Talk with your doctor before using it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know either way while breastfeeding. To be safe, check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're nursing.
What is hyssop actually used for?
Hyssop has been used traditionally for respiratory tract infections, cough, sore throat, urinary tract infections, and painful menstrual cramps — but the evidence we hold is insufficient to say whether it actually works for any of these.
Is the essential oil safe to use?
No — the essential oil can be toxic and cause seizures. This product is a liquid extract made with alcohol and water, which is different, but concentrated herbal forms still deserve caution. Stick to small culinary or tea amounts unless your doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise.
What are the inactive ingredients?
This liquid extract contains cane alcohol, distilled water, and glycerin. These help preserve and deliver the hyssop extract.

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The Full Monographs Behind Hyssop’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Hyssop's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 1 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Hyssop 1 reference
  1. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.

See these in context on the Hyssop monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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