(Hypericum Perforatum)
Traditionaly regarded as a wound herb, St. Johns Wort is now
recognized as a potent anti-depressant. It is widley prescribed by
German doctors as an alternative to orthodox drugs.St. Johns Wort
(Hypericum Perforatum)
Traditionaly regarded as a wound herb, St. Johns Wort is now
recognized as a potent anti-depressant. It is widley prescribed by
German doctors as an alternative to orthodox drugs.
St.Johns Wort is a commonly used herb. It is an anti-depressant -spasmodic, anti-flamatory, astrigent, expectorant, nervine and a vulnerary.
St. Johns Wort is used a lot in home remedies. The oil of the herb is good for stomach problems, while the oil made from the exterior part of the plant is good for wounds, sores, brusies, and skin problems. St. Johns Wort tea* is very good for anemia, headaches, jaundice, feminine pains and difficulties, and chest congestion. If you take the herb internally, it acts as a pain reliever. It is famous as an anti-depressant and substitue for prozac. A simple ointment can be made by thickening the infused oil with beesbax. Melt 30g of beeswax in a glass bowl over a pan of water. Warm 100ml of infused oil in another glass bowl, then add the warm oil to the beeswax. Stir well and pur into sterilized glass jars while still hot. Apply to minor burns, cuts, scrapes, and inflamed joints.
* To make St. Johns Wort tea , seep one teaspoon of dried St Johns Wort in a half cup of water for five minutes. Drink two cups a day, one in the morning and one in the evning.
To harvest and dry St. Johns Wort, store in a warm, dark place until the plant is dry. It is a perennial that perfers a sunny place with dry soil.
CAUTION:
This herb causes photosensitivity. Excessive exposure to sunlight while using this herb may lead to dermatitis.