ST JOHN'S WORT

• Mental Health Support:
  • Depression and Anxiety: St. John’s Wort is widely used to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia without significant adverse effects.
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and OCD: Effective in managing SAD and OCD, often used in combination with Lemon Balm to enhance benefits.
• Menopause and PMS:
  • Helps reduce symptoms like depression and fatigue during menopause.
  • Balances hormones and alleviates physical symptoms associated with PMS, such as cramping and bloating.
• Addiction Recovery Support:
  • Assists with mild opiate withdrawal symptoms and supports efforts to quit smoking by calming the nervous system and reducing associated anxiety and depression.
• Wound Healing and Skin Care:
  • The oil from St. John’s Wort acts as an antiseptic and antiviral agent, excellent for treating cuts, bruises, burns, sunburns, and other injuries.
  • Also effective in treating respiratory issues and speeding recovery from chest colds and flu.
• Digestive Health:
  • Soothes peptic ulcers and other gastric problems by calming digestive organs and combating harmful bacteria and viruses.
• Pain Relief:
  • Provides relief from arthritis, gout, neuralgia, and other types of nerve pain when used topically as an oil or salve.
• Immune System Support:
  • Helps combat viral infections such as Epstein Barr Virus, shingles, hepatitis, and herpes virus thanks to the antiviral properties of hypericin.
• Diuretic Properties:
  • Aids in eliminating fluids and toxins from the body, useful for managing fluid retention and bedwetting in children.
• Hemorrhoid Treatment:
  • Highly effective in reducing inflammation and accelerating healing in cases of hemorrhoids.

How to Use:

• Teas and Supplements: Consume as a tea or in capsule form for mental health support and general well-being.
• Topical Applications: Apply oils or salves containing St. John’s Wort directly to the skin for pain relief and to heal wounds.
• Aromatherapy and Baths: Use oil in aromatherapy or add to bathwater to leverage its calming effects and skin benefits.