Hyssop
a genus of plants of the natural order Labiatæ, distinguished by four straight diverging stamens and a calyx with 15 ribs. The known species are few. The common hyssop (H. officinalis) is a native of the S. of Europe and the East. It is found on the Alps of Austria. It is a half shrubby plant. The flowers generally of a very beautiful blue. It has an agreeable aromatic odor. It has long been in cultivation for the sake of its leaves and young shoots, sometimes used for culinary purposes as a seasoning, but more generally in a dried state as a stomachic HYTHE and carminative. A syrup made with them is a popular remedy for colds.
HYSTERESIS (his-ter-ē'sis), an indisposition to change from a condition previously induced, a phenomenon of magnetization of iron. It may be attributed to a sort of internal or molecular friction, causing energy to be absorbed when iron is magnetized.
HYSTERIA (his-ter'ē-ä), a nervous disorder of females, usually most frequent at the catamenial period and in the unmarried. Indolent and luxurious habits, over-spoiling, disappointed affection, grief, etc., are among the chief causes.