Jufa (or) Jupha (or) Zufah

Jufa is a herb that is native to south of Europe and Middle East¹. It is known for its pungency and heat generating quality. Jufa are useful in cleansing the respiratory tract, expelling cough from the body system. 

Jufa or Jupha, commonly known as Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis), is an aromatic, medicinal herb from the mint family found in the Himalayan region and Western Asia. It is a small shrub featuring woody stems, lanceolate leaves, and pink-to-purple flowers, widely used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine for respiratory, digestive, and skincare benefits

• Scientific Name: Hyssopus officinalis Linn.
• Common Indian Names: Jufa, Jupha, Zufah (Hindi/Urdu), Yufah (Sanskrit).
• English Name: Hyssop, Holy Herb.
• Other Regional Names: Guljuffa (Gujarati), Kantijar (Marathi), Yufa Poondu (Tamil).