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Dietary supplement

Hyssop Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbs Etc.

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

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.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.

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
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Hyssop product and its label doesn't state a use — see Hyssop's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

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.

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 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.

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 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

At a glance

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)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hyssop by Herbs Etc., 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 Not Present
Maximum serving Sizes:
0 Not Present
IngredientAmount% DV
Hyssop0 NP--

Other ingredients: 50% Grain Alcohol, purified Water

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
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

See for yourself

Hyssop by Herbs Etc. label

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

What’s inside

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 known
interactions
0 NP 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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: 50% Grain Alcohol, Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

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
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hyssop by Herbs Etc.: Common Questions

Does Hyssop by Herbs Etc. 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?
No — the safety data advises against it. Hyssop is traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus, which raises concerns during pregnancy. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about safe alternatives if you need something for a respiratory or throat issue.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to say either way. It's best avoided while nursing. Your doctor or pharmacist can discuss whether it's appropriate for you or suggest other options.
This bottle is liquid — does that mean I need to measure doses?
Yes. The product facts don't specify a dose on this page, so check the label on your bottle or talk with your pharmacist about how much to take.
Does hyssop actually work for cough or sore throats?
We don't have reliable evidence that it does. The studies we'd need to confirm that benefit haven't been done yet or aren't conclusive enough to rate.
I see this is half alcohol — is that a problem?
It depends on you. If you avoid alcohol for medical, religious, or personal reasons, this formula isn't a fit. If that's not a concern, the amount in a typical dose is usually small — but check the label for specifics.

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Hyssop label
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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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