Hyssop
/ˈhɪsəp/
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Pro Tip 1/3Biblical Reference
Hyssop is often associated with religious purification, especially in Christianity and Judaism. 
The priest used hyssop to sprinkle holy water.
Pro Tip 2/3Culinary Use
Hyssop is used as a herb in cooking, imparting a minty, slightly bitter taste to dishes. 
The roasted lamb was seasoned with a pinch of hyssop.
Pro Tip 3/3Herbal Remedy
Used in herbal medicine, hyssop is said to aid digestion and respiratory health. 
She brewed a cup of hyssop tea for her cough.