Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Hyssop
The Herbs

(Hyssopus officinalis) P

Folk Names: Hyssop Herb, Isopo, Ysopo, Yssop

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Fire

Powers: Purification, Protection

Magical Uses: Hyssop is the most widely used purification herb in magic. It is added to baths in sachets, infused and sprinkled on objects or persons to cleanse them, and hung up in the home to purge it of evil and negativity.