Hyssop Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Hyssop against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Hyssop is a dietary supplement by Herbalist & Alchemist 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 Herbalist & Alchemist
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: fresh Hyssop flowering tops extract, a liquid concentrate of the above-ground flowering parts of the hyssop plant. The extract is suspended in ethyl alcohol and distilled water.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for Hyssop is not established in the data we hold. Effectiveness ratings for respiratory tract infections, cough, sore throat, urinary tract infections (UTIs), and dysmenorrhea all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate — meaning the studies so far are either too few, too small, or too weak to draw a firm conclusion about whether it works for these uses.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Hyssop is likely low-risk in small culinary or tea amounts, but the essential oil can be toxic and cause seizures — so avoid concentrated oil forms. The safety data advises against hyssop during pregnancy because it is traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus.
There is not enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then as well. No adverse effects are documented in the data we hold.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That said, always run your full medication list past your doctor or pharmacist before you start any supplement.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
Hyssop extract is generally well tolerated in small amounts, but the evidence for what it actually does is not yet established. Because it may stimulate the uterus, pregnant people should not take it — and breastfeeding people should talk it over with their doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Check your medications and your personal health picture with your own healthcare provider before adding it.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2018.
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
General information
Key facts about Hyssop, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbalist & Alchemist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 667056116910 |
| Net contents | 2 fl. Oz.; 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 23, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 174374 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Hyssop by Herbalist & Alchemist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| fresh Hyssop flowering tops extract | 2 mL | -- |
Other ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, distilled Water
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Formula
Hyssopus officinalis
OK
General Statements
Supports healthy immune and digestive function
Botanical preparation ratio 1:2.5
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: 20-40 drops (1-2 mL) in juice or water. Take 4 times per day. Shake well before using.
Precautions
Contraindications: Do not use during pregnancy unless otherwise directed by a qualified expert.
Keep out of children's reach
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.
General
NO. HSS-2 1738FR
Seals/Symbols
OK
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Hyssop by Herbalist & Alchemist label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Hyssop by Herbalist & Alchemist
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Fresh Hyssop flowering tops extract
No knowninteractions
Hyssop is a Mediterranean mint-family herb traditionally used for coughs, colds, and digestive complaints, but solid human evidence for these uses is...
Fresh Hyssop flowering tops extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Ethyl Alcohol, Distilled Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Hyssop by Herbalist & Alchemist 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Hyssop, from the product label.
Herbalist & Alchemist
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- Herbalist & Alchemist, Inc.
- City
- Washington
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07882
- Phone Number
- 800-611-8235
- Web Address
- www.herbalist-alchemist.com
Hyssop by Herbalist & Alchemist: Common Questions
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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 & 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.
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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