St. John's Wort
St. John's Wort
EFFECTS
Traditionally used as a wound healer due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and astringent properties. It is also helpful internally in cases of neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatic pain, as well as anxiety and tension. More recently, St. John's Wort has become popular as an antidepressant, with research supporting this use. It supports the nervous system, and is thought to optimise the levels of neurotransmitters, particularly serotonin.
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St John's Wort Uses & Actions
St John's Wort Uses & Actions
Herbal Actions: Anti-Inflammatory, Sedative, Vulnerary, Nervine Tonic, and Nervine
Common Uses: Anxiety, Back Pain, Depression, Inflammation, Joint Pain, Neuralgia, Pain, Rheumatism, Sciatica, Shingles, Stress, Wound Healing, Trauma (Emotional), PMS, Alzheimers & Dementia, Nervous System, Menopause, and Cold Sores
Ingredients
Ingredients
Content: St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum) Dried herb
Preparation: 1/2 - 1 tsp/cup, steep 10 minutes. Take 3 times daily.
Specifications
Specifications
Other Names: Hypericum perforatum
Grown in: Hungary
Organic Status: Australian certified before repackaging
Plant Parts: Aerials
Packaging: Home compostable, reusable zip lock pouch
Vegan Friendly
Precautions
Precautions
- Avoid using St. John’s wort with any pharmaceutical medications as it increases the rate of drug metabolism.
- St. John’s Wort can cause photosensitivity.
- Discontinue use 3 days before surgery.
For specific herb contraindications, see our Herb Hub for more detailed information.
Happy Herb Co provides referenced information for educational purposes only, and does not make any therapeutic claims for any of their products.
Please seek advice from a healthcare provider if you wish to use herbs for therapeutic purposes.
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St John's Wort
A restorative effect on the nervous system and nerve tissue, helping to reverse damage and easing the pain of pulled muscles and ligaments, neuralgia, rheumatism and arthritis, fibromyalgia and sciatica.