Hyssop Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbs Etc.
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 Herbs Etc. 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 Herbs Etc.
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
Low disclosure
This is a single-ingredient liquid: hyssop. The herb comes suspended in 50% grain alcohol and purified water.
That alcohol content is worth noting if you're avoiding it for any reason — religious, medical, or personal — since it makes up half the formula by volume.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for hyssop doesn't yet support its use for any of the conditions it's traditionally claimed to help — respiratory tract infections, cough, sore throat, urinary tract infections, or menstrual cramps. Right now we have insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of those.
That's not a judgment on the herb itself; it means the studies we need haven't been done yet or aren't conclusive.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Hyssop is likely low-risk in small amounts — a pinch in tea or cooking — but the concentrated essential oil can be toxic and trigger seizures, so avoid those. The herb is traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus, so the safety data advises against it during pregnancy.
There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then too.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That said, always confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before combining any herbal product with your medications.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and some safety-information gaps remain.
If you're interested in trying hyssop for respiratory or throat complaints, know that the evidence doesn't yet support those uses. Steer clear during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine, especially if you're pregnant or nursing — they can help you weigh whether it's right for you.
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 Sep 25, 2015.
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 | Herbs Etc. |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 8 Fluid Ounce(s); 236 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2015 |
| DSLD ID | 50378 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | No Claim |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Hyssop by Herbs Etc., sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Hyssop | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: 50% Grain Alcohol, purified Water
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General Statements
Herbal Single
Professional strength
Dried herb extract
For dispensing purposes only
Formula
Hyssopus officinalis
FDA Statement of Identity
Fast-acting Dietary Supplement
General
99114
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Hyssop by Herbs Etc. label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Hyssop by Herbs Etc.
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0 Not Present Dosage formLiquid Amounts shown are per serving.
Hyssop
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...
Hyssop monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: 50% Grain Alcohol, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Hyssop by Herbs Etc. 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.
Herbs Etc.
- Name
- Herbs, Etc
- Street Address
- 1340 Rufina Cr.
- City
- Santa Fe
- State
- NM
- ZipCode
- 87507
- Web Address
- www.herbsetc.com
Hyssop by Herbs Etc.: 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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