The scent of hyssop evokes a sense of cleanliness, purity and new beginnings. It is a beautiful reminder of God’s forgiveness and grace and an encouraging aroma for those in need of refreshment and renewal. During the first passover, hyssop branches were used to apply lamb’s blood to the doorways of the Israelites, telling the Angel of Death to pass over their homes (Exodus 12:22). In the Psalms, David implores God to cleanse him of his sins, asking God to “cleanse him with hyssop.” (Psalm 51:7)
