Medicinal Herbs - St. John's Wort

St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)

Part Used: Flowering top

Height: 3ft tall

Preparation: Tincture, Infusion, Fixed oil (used topically) of dried flowers

Companion: Valerian

Dark red oil glands that line the margins of petals & leaves contain hypericin, a key active constituent

Actions:

• Anti-viral

• Its effect on the hormone melatonin makes it useful for jetlag

• Influences brain chemistry

• Anti-depressant (Do not combine w other anti-depressants)

• Results can take 6 weeks

• Treats:

• Mild to moderate depression

• Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Nervous exhaustion

• Mood during menopause

• Helps sleep

• Stimulates liver detoxification

• Reduces drug levels in the body, reducing their effectiveness

• Stomach ulcers (one teaspoon of fixed oil per day)

• Nerve tonic

• Dulls nerve pain

• Arthritic joints

• Sciatica

• Toothache

• Apply topically in affected area or on cheek before dental treatment

• Speeds tissue repair

• Wound healer

• Postoperative scars

• Knife & puncture wounds, sprains, bruises (Fixed oil is antiseptic)

• Shingles

• Can cause sensitivity to sunlight

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