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Substance:
Hyssop
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Precautions
• Volatile oil can cause convulsions.
• Avoid with epilepsy of fits.
• Plant should not be used by pregnant women, however, since in large quantities it can induce a miscarriage.
• This oil should not be used on people who are highly strung as it can cause epileptic symptoms.
• The essential oil should not be used internally except under professional supervision.
• Do not give hyssop to children; convulsions were reported in a child who took 2–3 drops of hyssop oil over several days.
• If you have a history of seizures, do not use hyssop because it may trigger seizures or make them worse.
• Hyssop is also known to increase blood pressure, which can be beneficial to people with low blood pressure, but problematic for people who are trying to lower their levels.
• Hyssop can cause nausea, upset stomach, and diarrhea in susceptible persons.
• Symptoms of overdose include dizziness, tightness in the chest, and disturbances of the central nervous system.
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